Organic Gardening Basics
September 01, 2014
Questions come to mind when you think of organic gardening: Will I have to share my crop with the insects and pests? Should I plant twice as much and work...
Read Our Blog
Recent Blog Posts
Preparing Your Garden For The Colder Months Ahead
September 01, 2014
Autumn is right around the corner and for gardeners, this means winter is not too far behind. As winter begins to get closer and the temperature begins to...
Are You Testing the Soil for Your Plants and Vegetables?
August 01, 2014
If you are planning on starting a new garden, it is highly recommended that you test your soil. By doing so, you’ll know what the levels of pH and nutrients...
Four Steps For Seeding Bare Spots In Your Lawn
August 01, 2014
Sometimes lawns can have bare spots and unfortunately toupees aren’t intended for that purpose too. Here are the steps you need to take to re-seed those areas...
Window Boxes Can Dress up Your House
July 01, 2014
When it comes to curb appeal, window boxes provide a lot of bang for the buck. With basic tools, materials and just a few hours of effort, you can make a huge...
Being Efficient While Watering Your Lawn
June 01, 2014
When your lawn is looking brown in the summer and you prefer that it didn’t die, having good watering habits can usually ease your problem. However, many times...
When Ants Go Marching In
June 01, 2014
They love warm weather, travel in groups, they're always hungry and overstay their welcome. Teenagers on summer vacation? Relatives from out of town? No,...
Build a Brick Barbecue
May 01, 2014
The benefits of building a brick barbecue are multifold. A brick barbecue can accent your patio beautifully, and the brick design blends well with any...
Tips For Planting Your Garden
April 01, 2014
Chances are, if you haven’t started planting already, you’re at least thinking about getting your hands dirty. We’ve assembled a few tips for you to consider...
Starting a Hydroponic Garden: Tips for Beginners
April 01, 2014
Hydroponic gardening is defined by the method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions or inert mediums such as perlite, gravel, or mineral clay...
Shear Madness
March 01, 2014
Graceful fountainlike or upright flowering shrubs (such as flowering quince, forsythia, and lilac) look best when they’re gently shaped...not tortured into...
Ring Around The Roses
February 01, 2014
This Valentine's Day give those dozen roses a different look. Forget the vase and create a sweetheart wreath instead. It's made from your roses and green...
Is There A (Tree) Doctor In The House?
January 01, 2014
After a big winter storm, broken limbs are in need of first aid. Heavy snow and whipping winds can cause limbs from trees and shrubs to snap. If these broken...
Repotting Can Cure Your Winter Blues
January 01, 2014
If you're eager to get your hands back into the soil, now's a great time to get your fingernails dirty! Mid winter is perfect for repotting your indoor...
Have a Tree-mendous (and SAFE) Holiday
December 01, 2013
Here are some tips to help to have a beautiful and safe holiday. The key is making sure your tree stays watered. So, before you set up your Christmas tree,...
Go Beyond The Poinsettia This Holiday
December 01, 2013
The Holiday Cacti or Cyclamen are great alternatives to the traditional poinsettia. These plants offer colorful holiday blooms, plus you can enjoy them all...
Fallproof Your Roof
November 01, 2013
As fall blows into town, take a look at your roof and see what needs to be pruned from nearby trees. Limbs that grew during the summer may be hanging down...
The Joy of Bulbs and Tubers
November 01, 2013
No other types of plants will give your garden more beauty, or a wider range of variety, color and flowering times than flowering bulbs. They produce...
Fall Garden Clean Up is Spring Preparation
October 01, 2013
Every good gardener knows that there is a season for everything. The best gardeners know how to make each season count. What if I told you that cleaning up...
Five Ideas for Fall Flowers
October 01, 2013
When picking fall flowers to use for your garden, there are many options to choose from. Most believe that spring and summer are the two seasons to highlight a...
Don't Put Away Your Gardening Tools
September 01, 2013
Summer may be over but there's still plenty of planting to do. Your hard work this fall will pay off before you know it. Now is a good time for small,...
Bulbs are a Bright Idea
September 01, 2013
No other types of plants will give the gardener more beauty, or a wider range of variety, color and flowering times than flowering bulbs. They produce...
Build a Vine-Covered Archway to your Yard
August 01, 2013
How to Enjoy a Fine Vine all Summer Long Often located at the entrance to a garden or patio area, a "pergola" is a vine-covered gateway that's crawling with...
Saving Summer's Bloom
August 01, 2013
You'd need a greenhouse to enjoy fresh blossoms year-round, but drying flowers can help preserve their memory for you throughout the winter. Start by picking...
Killer Bee Attacks and Facts
July 01, 2013
In summer you're outdoors a lot, in the yard, on picnics, hiking and camping. It's easy to accidentally disturb a bee hive which can be serious, especially...