Is this whole gardening thingy new for you and you’re just about to start making your inroads into the beautiful world of plants and flowers? So either new to gardening or maybe if just you could use a refresher course on planting before spring, here we go. Here’s a handy list of 5 gardening basics…
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According to the latest research on home maintenance and garden care, the front lawn is the highest use area of your landscaping, especially if you have children or pets. This means that over time the soil under your grass can turn being very compacted. Even the…
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Working within small spaces and garden areas is challenging! But the truth is that a small space shouldn’t limit your garden or your imagination—hanging baskets, containers, window boxes, espaliered fruit trees….Either of these landscaping enhancement methods are great ways to make…
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Sometimes, including the last winter, the freezing temperatures get so low, that it actually can harm your garden adn the plants, even the soil itself…. This year the area has seen many damage, including pants that make it through most winters unscathed. Some of the damage was…
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Loving insects and bugs may seem strange, for all of them but the charming ladybug bug… These Ladybugs are members of the beetle family. Legend has it that the name ladybug came from European farmers, during the middle ages, who were praying Virgin Mary during…
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Each season having its own special secrets, especially gardening-wise, it is important to be aware of what needs to be pruned and when. In truth, these are the questions we are asked from gardeners all the time. It can be confusing and even scary when you think about it. You wonder am I pruning at…
Read MoreIronically, our geographical region of South-Eat have suffered from droughts, not drains. We have had a rain deficit. As gardeners, we’ve learned a lot about drought tolerant plants and methods for successful gardening using less water and using reclaimed water. This year the story became very
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Deers (or bucks, whatever you like to call them), are always out there, threatening our gardens, yards and sometimes even the whole towns (in Dakota, e.g.). In reality, a hungry deer can be a real problem in your garden and landscape. They can devastate annual beds and perennials overnight.
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Oh, the spring. This warm, mild and muddy season, especially the March, is a great time to freshen your mulch. Adding a layer of fresh mulch makes your beds look neat and tidy. What is mulch? Mulch is a layer of material added to the top of the soil surface in garden beds which is…
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Are you ready to set and go clean some fallen leaves? While the season of fall is a great time to work in the garden. It’s nice enough outside in the crisp and cool air. Spend a little time cleaning your garden now and keep it healthier and looking fresh through the winter. 1. Tools…
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