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…
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…
Ground Cover Plants
Ground cover is plants that fill in an area of your landscaping. These can be good in certain areas where you would like low maintenance after the plants are established. …
Winter Plantings
How do you add texture, color, and beauty to your yard during the winter? With careful planning during spring, summer, and fall and adding a few easy accents during winter,…
Chlorosis
Chlorosis is a yellowing of the leaves with dark green veins that can affect birch and maple trees. This is caused by nutrient deficiency in the soil or a high…
Keep Your Landscaping Watered
Now that we have had some warm temperatures in the our area, all your plantings are hopefully being kept watered and they are growing. However, as we continue to go through the warmer…
Medicinal Plants
Ginger In many Asian countries, ginger is part of a daily diet. It is used because the medicinal power of ginger can cure many diseases. The ginger root has remedial…