Getting to know your oak trees – White Oak
The best way to learn the names of trees is to “get to know them” the same way you get to know a new friend.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN HERE
ENQUIRING MINDS WANT TO PLANT!
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.
LEARN, ASK, PLANT!
Veg-edibles and victory gardens
“Victory gardens” are among the historic precedents citizens can choose during a pandemic.
Create an urban jungle with these light-loving houseplants
Even though it’s cold outside, the temperature in our homes remains at a balmy 72 degrees.
Monarchs, milkweeds and the rest of the pollinator story
For decades, monarch butterfly populations have been on a major decline, …
Outdoor kitchen edible planters
If you have an outdoor kitchen, enjoying your meals outside has already become that much easier since you no longer have to run in and out of the house.
Help! My lilacs never flower
Trimming deciduous (non-evergreen) shrubs before the leaves come back in May/June is a really great time to trim them.
Protecting your landscape investment
Landscaping is an investment that will increase the enjoyment and value of your property, …
Watering care tips
Wonderful insight for watering depending on soil type, larger trees and evergreens, potted plants, and landscape plants that will prove effective and save many headaches.
Shade or ornamental — know which does what and when
Shade trees are generally 30’ or taller at maturity and enjoyed for their aesthetic presence
What’s the matter with my boxwood?
Too much water, too little water, winter damage, frozen soils, heavy soils, Boxwood Decline and most recently, Boxwood Blight. None of these by themselves are the cause of most Boxwood dieback.
