How to Transform Your Front Yard (Forever) With One Economical Move
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Green lawn alone does not a landscape make. Planting a single tree is a key step toward upping your home’s curb appeal.
Author: Stadler Garden Centers
Great Trees for Wet or Moist Areas
More yards have wet areas than you would think, and tree decline due to the roots having “wet feet” is becoming more common. Some wet/moist areas are naturally occurring, such as swales, low points in the grade and areas near water, and it makes sense to the home gardener that those areas may retain water. …
Protect Trees from Deer Damage Now
If deer are a pest in your yard, consider installing tree protectors this fall around the trunks of young trees. Unfortunately, bucks can cause significant damage to trees by rubbing their antlers against the tree trunks. They do this to mark their territory and to remove the velvet from their antlers. Deer may continue to…
Create a Garden Color Palette
The most beautiful gardens are generally the most harmonious ones. An easy way to elevate your landscape is to create a color palette for it. Just as you would create one to design your home’s interior, you can create a palette for your home’s exterior living spaces. Begin by identifying the colors in the architectural…
Best Pesto Recipe Ever
The key to growing basil is to keep using it! Regular harvesting keeps the plants nice and full. Pinching the stems encourages tender new leaves and prevents the flowers from blooming. Come July you may have more basil than you know what to do with. We have the perfect solution: make a big batch of…
It’s a Myth: Plants Do NOT Prevent Mosquitos
We all know the feeling: It’s a beautiful day, you are enjoying your outdoor spaces and within minutes of soaking up the sun, a pesky, annoying buzz…mosquitoes! You may have read (or seen on TikTok) that certain plants can be used as a solution to this irritating and persistent problem. Lavender, Citronella, Catmint, Bee Balm…
The Best Deer-Proof Plants for a Cutting Garden
Who doesn’t love fresh flowers? They’re even better when you grow your own to cut and enjoy all summer. But have you ever gone to cut a bouquet only to find the deer ate your flowers for breakfast? We’re here to help with a list of some of the most deer-resistant plants. These beauties also…