We’re halfway through summer, but there’s still plenty of time for gardening! Complete these tasks in August to keep your plants in tip-top shape. As we approach the hottest time of the year, it’s a good idea to keep a close eye on your garden and ...
Ten Vibrant Trees and Shrubs That Add Color To Your Yard
When adding color to your yard, the options are virtually endless. Here are a few of our favorite trees and shrubs to take your landscape from ordinary to extraordinary. The allure of a masterfully landscaped yard lies in its lush greenery and the ...
Green Thumb Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Have you found a gift yet? If you’re a little unsure of what to get, here are a few suggestions for all the green-thumbed moms out there. Need a gift for mom? Is she into gardening? Great! We know a thing o ...
What is an Autumnal Equinox?
If you’re counting down the days - and minutes - until fall! This year’s Autumnal Equinox occurs on Sunday, September 22, 2024, 7:43 AM, officially marking the new season. What is an Equinox? The word “equinox” is derived from the Latin aequus ...
What to Plant in August
Even though the end of summer is quickly approaching, there are still plenty of plants you can add to your garden in August. While many consider spring to be the prime time for planting, it’s not too late to sow seeds and transplant baby plants in ...
How to Effectively Use Trees and Shrubs for Privacy
They say good fences make good neighbors. But you want more than just a traditional fence. Here are a few ways to create a prettier, more natural-looking privacy barrier using trees and shrubs. Sometimes you just need a little separation from the ...
Seven Must-Have Tools for Gardeners
Most of your gardening can be done by hand. But certain tools can certainly make the process easier. Here are a few must-have gardening tools to help you tend to your precious plants. You’ve got your space. You’ve got your plants. Now it’s time to ...
Window Box Maintenance
If you like flowers as much as we do, but prefer to grow them in a smaller, easier-to-manage space, a window box may be the perfect solution. Here are some tips for growing happy, healthy, and hearty flowers with minimal “pane.” (Get it? It’s a window jo ...
Thinking Inside the Box: Square Foot Gardening
"I found a better way to garden, one that's more efficient, more manageable, and requires less work.” Those are the words of gardener Mel Bartholomew, the man who developed the concept of Square Foot Gardening in 1981. His guide on the subject e ...
Plants with Personality Vol. 4
Blue Spruce Stonecrop Sedum Nevermind ocean eyes, I’ve got ocean pines. I kinda look like a pile of spruce tree branches dipped in the blue-green color of the sea. Ironically, though, I actually don’t need a whole lot of water. I do, however, need ...