Watering your plants correctly is incredibly important, especially during the summer months when they may need a little extra care. Here are some watering tips to help keep your plants well-hydrated and thriving throughout the sunny season. Let’s dive in and give your green friends the TLC they deserve! Water deeply: When you water your…
Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and bats play a crucial role in pollinating flowering plants. By providing them with a diverse range of nectar and pollen sources, we can support the health and abundance of pollinator populations. This, in turn, contributes to the overall biodiversity of ecosystems. Pollinators are essential for the pollination of…
Ornamental grasses are a wonderful addition to almost any landscape. They offer year-round color, texture, and movement in the garden. They are versatile and so easy to grow. Occasionally, however, they look like this when they come up in the spring. It is a sure sign that they need to be divided. Ornamental grasses usually…
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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.
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. …
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…
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…
