Do You Get Enough Nutrition From Fresh Foods?
This is a great question to those interested in the quality of food we eat. Do we get enough nutrition or do we need to supplement our meals with vitamins…
Annabelle Hydrangea
This hydrangea is named for naturally occurring in the wild near Anna Illinois. The Annabelle has a beautiful white flower that gets as big as 12 inches in diameter. They…
Magnolia Trees
If you are looking for a beautiful new tree to add to your landscape design, a Magnolia is a great choice. This tree is a spring blooming tree that has…
Spring Growth
Spring in here, and with it so are beautiful plants and a variety of flowering trees! Be on the lookout for flowering trees, such as white barked birches, crab apples,…
When and How to Prune Your Plants
Most plants benefit from some sort of regular pruning and maintenance. The trick is knowing when to prune what. Start with the right pruning tools – The first thing you…
Black Spot Fungus
Diplocarpon rosae, or black spot fungus does not just affect roses. This fungus can affect any plant in your garden that has fleshy leaves or stems. Identifying this fungus should…
Composting
Food and lawn waste makes up 25% of all waste in landfills. These natural materials are biodegradable, but they do not break down in landfills properly because they are so…
Healthy Lawn
While fungus naturally occurs in grass and can be harmless, certain conditions can cause these fungi to become harmful diseases to your grass. Weather conditions, especially temperature and humidity, can…
Why Should You Garden Organically?
1. With organic gardening, fewer pesticides and chemical fertilizers are released into the environment, and humans are not exposed to potentially toxic chemicals. 2. Organic gardens reduce chemical runoff. Two…
Lawn Weeds
Some weeds thrive in the hot months of summer when our lawns are at their weakest. Most desirable turfs use seeds that do well in the cooler months of the…