“There is simply the rose; it is perfect in every moment of its existence.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Indeed, roses are pure perfection! Their renowned beauty and scent do come with a few thorns at times (pun intended), but let’s look into the basic care of roses...
While many of us dream of becoming one with the woods, most of us in the urban Midwest are only working with a few acres of backyard land. The forest ecosystem is incredibly diverse and complex, so how can we grow a forest in a modest backyard? By copying nature,...
The mark of a well-executed landscape renovation is a sense of unity. It speaks to a particular storyline or theme that yields to the property owner’s needs and desires. If you intend to carry out a successful landscape renovation, you need to go in with a plan. You...
While all of us love the idea of having beautiful, manicured yards and gardens, it doesn’t always work out that way. Life gets busy, the tasks of weeding, watering, and other maintenance can get overwhelming, and all of a sudden, your garden looks nothing like the...
It’s a common problem. You anticipate those amazing hydrangea flowers, only to be disappointed with a leafy green shrub that refuses to bloom. If you have a hydrangea that’s not blooming, there could be a few different things causing it. Here are some tips to help you...
There is much more than meets the eye when it comes to your soil. No matter how much work you put in as a gardener, you’re not going to have much luck without healthy soil and understanding what you are working with. Let’s start by getting the dirt—What...
