Plants Native to Our Climate
Have you heard the buzz about native plants? They are the topic of many garden shows and seminars lately. Native plants are more tolerant of our seasonal conditions, and because…
Growing Pumpkins
Growing pumpkins in the garden can be a lot of fun, especially for children who will use them for carving. With a few of these growing tips, you can grow…
Planning a Beautiful Garden
It’s never too early to start planning for next year. Here are some things to start thinking about while you are planning your gardens. 1. Budget This should be the…
Planning Your Landscaping
A well manicured landscape starts long before the first seed hits the ground. Every home’s landscaping is different, but the process is similar and follows the same steps. 1. Planning…
Fall Weed Spraying
If you want to have a great lawn next year, the time to spray for weeds is the fall. Weeds start to grow in the fall, then go dormant over…
Common Landscaping Mistakes
Neglecting Curb Appeal Never underestimate the power of curb appeal. Many homeowners put all of their energy into the backyard, but the front of the house is where first impressions…
Fall Seeding
With September here, and cooler temperatures last week, now is a great time to seed your lawn. Beginning of fall is the best time to seed, aerate and slit seed,…
Making Your Landscaping Pop for Winter
Plant Evergreens Evergreens come in other colors, such as yellows and blues, so the name is somewhat misleading. Evergreen means they keep their leaves or needles year round, and the…
Gardening for Health and Happiness
In today’s world this is important for everyone, but especially for children. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the University of California Medical School came to the same conclusion after…
Do’s and Don’ts of Driving on Snow and Ice
After all of the snow we had, paired with the incredibly low freezing temperatures, we should all know how to drive on snow and ice. However, there are some myths…