Rather than let our tender plants succumb to winter, we can easily transfer them indoors. This move not only keeps the plants alive, but allows us to save money on future plants and enjoy the benefits of houseplants in the off-season, like purer air and a more...
It’s getting to be yard cleanup time of the year, and that also means it’s time for fall pond maintenance. If this is your first year with fish in your pond, you might be wondering if they can stay in the pond or if they need to come inside for the...
Bulbs are easy-to-plant perennials that can brighten your garden with color from the first breaths of spring all the way into summer. They need a period of dormancy in the ground over winter, so spring-blooming bulbs need to be planted in fall. Yet the overwhelming...
Fall is the ideal time to plan for next spring. The summer is fresh in your mind, you can see your whole landscape without leaves or snow, and you have all the time in the world to think about what you want and consult with landscape professionals. Those are just a...
Dividing perennials keeps plant growth under control, rejuvenates cramped roots, and is an easy way to spread plants around the garden. It’s a skill that every gardener should know how to do. We’ve divided the process into simple steps below! Signs a...
For those of you who want to plant some trees in the yard this fall, but aren’t quite sure how to do it properly, we whipped up this handy tree planting guide to help you along. Fall is an ideal time for planting; the soil is still warm, but the sunshine...
Walking barefoot on a lawn of lush grass is one of the best parts of summer. But if your lawn is full of weeds, it’s not quite the same pleasant experience. Unfortunately, weeds seem to respond to water and sunshine just as fast, if not quicker than grass. A Quad...
Few flowers besides the rose share such widespread popularity as the hydrangea. Though originally cultivated by royalty in Japan, they are also native to North America. For the past 200 years, gardeners have been perfecting them to grow as shrubs, trees, and vines in...
Water is the key to any successful landscape, but it can also destroy our efforts if it goes to the wrong place. A soggy garden, dead trees, eroding patios, sunken turf, and even a damaged foundation may all be signs of an underlying drainage problem. If left...
Mulch is one of the most important elements of the garden. It nourishes your soil, helps retain moisture, protects plants against temperature fluctuations, and gives a polished look to your landscape. But it’s equally important to know how to use it. With so much...
