Why 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…
Should I Rake My Leaves?
In recent years, the environmental impacts of raking have become increasingly well known. Yard debris accounts for 13% of the nation’s solid waste! Every fall re-introduces many seasonal favorites that…
Grass Varieties
Are you looking for a new lawn? Whether you decide on seed or sod, there are a few things to consider when choosing which type of grass. You should consider…
Tips to Prep Your Yard for Winter
Just because snow is coming does not mean that you should abandon your yard until the thaw of spring. If the snow has not yet come, here is what you…
More Tips to Make Your Winter Landscaping Pop
Have Hardscape Elements In the winter you need to rely on your hardscape, so anything non-living, such as patios, brick work, walls, fountains, arches, etc. Wooden archways especially can be…
How Does Salt Affect Your Landscaping?
Salt can affect your landscaping in several ways. The first is how your yard will be affected. Salt will become a liquid as snow melts, and all of that liquid…
How Can You Prevent Salt Damage?
The easiest way to prevent salt damage to your landscaping is to not use it. However, this is not possible for most people, as walkways need to be safe for…
Spring Tasks for Your Yard
As spring quickly approaches, you will want to get your yard ready for the warm seasons ahead. You can start with some gentle clean up. If you have any snow…
April (and March) Showers Bring May Flowers
While it may still be in the high 40’s – low 50’s, spring is already on its way! Now is the time to start looking at seeding and planting, as…
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…