Knowledge and resources about plants and planting are so vast they can be overwhelming. The best approach is to take advantage of information based on your areas of interest and then seek the guidance of a plant professional. Your local nursery or garden center has inspired people ready to offer advice.
As the outside world turns cold and devoid of color, it’s the perfect time to add a splash of greenery to your indoor space. Beautiful houseplants can add style as living sculpture or infuse living color into your home décor.
We all know that plants can bring natural beauty to an indoor space, but most don’t know that plants can have an impact on more than just the aesthetic of a room.
One of the most frequently asked questions plant questions is: “Which of these plants are safe for my dog or cat?” It’s a very legitimate question and usually posed by those with a new puppy, or a cat of any age.
Even in a sunny spot, houseplants get far less light than their outdoor counterparts. This means that they grow more slowly, and need a lot less water.
We get it. Starting a garden can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be.
Everyone begins as a novice gardener—but with time comes experience.
One of the most important aspects of spring and summer lawn care is removing everything Mother Nature poured down on your lawn during the winter. You can have layers of old leaves that are wet and smothering your lawn.
Gardening, whether it’s flowers, trees or vegetables, can seem rather simple. Getting a plant and digging a hole is easy, and it may seem like that’s all there is
Mulch serves many purposes in your outdoor space include reducing water evaporation, weed prevention, erosion reduction, and adding a beautiful texture to your garden.
For a lot of us northern gardeners, lilacs are landscape essentials we can’t live without. Until their delicious fragrance permeates our yards and homes, spring is incomplete.
Indoor plants can add color, beauty and character to your living space. It’s becoming more common for people to work remotely or spend more time in the home—you might as well reap the benefits that plants have to offer while being inside, especially in the winter months.
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