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…
Lawn Watering
With the weather heating up, grass is going to struggle to stay green. Make the choice to either commit to watering and keeping it green or letting it go dormant…
Prepping 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…
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…
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…
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 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…