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.
Gardening requires work, and you’ll need a few tools to get it done. Investing in good-quality garden tools that will last a long time will give you far better results than most of the trinkets you see in the infomercials.
All of those fallen leaves in your yard might be the key factor in turning your soil into that black-gold we all strive for. So don’t be so quick to clean them up and send them out to the curb with the garbage cans just yet.
Hostas are among some of the most cherished perennials of all time, creating a lush pallet of bright greens, muted greens, chartreuse greens, variegated greens and creams, and blue greens.
After such a long, cold winter, springtime is a joy to behold. The icy, grey days are mostly finished, and green, sunny days and blue skies are emerging. The sensations of spring are always something amazing to experience. Here’s a little taste of what’s to come.
This is the time of the year to make tough decisions about what will take up residence in the house and what will succumb to the frost.
Want to significantly change the appearance of your home landscape? Plant a tree! And if that tree is in your front yard specifically, your house’s curb appeal and value can also see a boost.
Winter safety includes keeping walkways free of ice. Many ice melting products are not plant-friendly. Commonly used rock salt, or sodium chloride, is extremely harmful to plant material and can impact the soil health.
It takes more than a feeder and a birdbath to make your yard truly bird friendly. Birds need a complete habitat that provides food, shelter, nesting areas, and singing posts from which to defend their territories.
When it comes to home improvement, front yard trees are the place where you really get more bang for your buck. It’s where you welcome guests, make first impressions and add some serious curb appeal (while upping your property value).
The best way to protect your plants from spider mite damage is to recognize the signs of an infestation, treat it and take precautionary steps to prevent future problems.
