Bring Plants Inside for Winter to Keep Them Healthy All Year As winter approaches, many people begin to worry about their plants. Will they make it through the cold weather? Which kind of plants can be salvaged and make it until next spring? Does anything have to be done to these plants to ensure their …
An end to summer doesn’t mean an end to beautiful blooming flowers in your garden or home! It is almost time to change out your summer blooms for flowers that will survive in the cool and crisp fall season. There are many fall-blooming flowers to brighten up your autumn landscape that include annuals, perennials, and …
How To Prepare for Spring Landscaping Winter can be harsh on your garden, especially with the amount of plant debris it leaves behind. Cleaning up and prepping for warm weather can take a lot of work. Before you get started, it is a good idea to think through all of your spring landscaping plans. You …
When you look at your garden or landscape, do you feel like something is missing? It might just be that you don’t have mulch to give your home’s landscape a finished appearance. The look of mulch can definitely change the way you look at your garden and even increase the value of your home or …
The weather is warming up, the sun is setting later, the grass is greener, and unfortunately the mosquitoes are swarming! It’s difficult to enjoy the warm weather and your backyard when you are constantly swatting at bugs and mosquitoes. It’s time to give your arms a rest. There are many different ways to deter pesky …
April showers bring May…tulips? The answer is yes! But only if you prepare your garden for them! The best time to plant tulip bulbs is in the fall when the soil temperature drops down to around 55 degrees, ensuring that they have plenty of time to fertilize. Adding a layer of mulch to protect the …
A winter wonderland that is full of snow and colder temperatures can help get you ready for the holidays. But after the holiday spirit wears off, you are stuck with slippery road conditions, freezing temperatures and rock salt galore. Plain rock salt is often used as ice melt because it is cheap and effective, but …