There is probably an area around your house you wish you could just cover up so you didn’t have to look at it…an air conditioning unit, electrical boxes, or trash cans. The good news is you can cover that area or at least make it less noticeable with the right shrub. I checked with our …
Happy March, friends! We know you are as excited as we are to get out in the yard again and watch things spring back to life. Although we have been experiencing some cold temperatures, and probably haven’t seen the last of winter, warmer days are definitely on the way and there is a lot that …
You want a tree for a small space. You have a spot in your small landscaped bed or in your courtyard that needs a tree that won’t grow too tall or too wide And you don’t want the tree to overwhelm the space. Or maybe you want a small tree that will be the focal …
What tree is prettier in the spring than a flowering cherry tree? I get this may just be a personal preference of mine, but I am willing to bet that many of you find the sight and smell of a flowering cherry tree intoxicating. The flowering cherry tree is native to Japan, but is very …
A post on a tree. Is a tree really worthy of its own blog post you may ask? I gasp at your audacity. Of course it is! And this tree and all of its varieties are especially worthy. The Redbud. Now, true tree enthusiasts may scoff and throw back their heads and expect a fancy …
Spring has arrived and we are dreaming of green grass, warm soil, fresh, crisp veggies and juicy, mouth-watering fruit. It is a great time to get in the garden and start planting. We have many vegetables in stock, and recently received a shipment of so many seeds! Come take a look and get to planting …
Spring is on the horizon, and you have probably started to see the greenery of spring bulbs start to peek out. It is time to start preparing your space and tools for the approaching spring. Here is what you can do this month in your lawn and garden: Flowers, Trees and Shrubs You can fertilize …
Think about how much time you spend indoors or in a vehicle. No, really. Think about it. I’ll give you a minute. Did you know that 1 in 4 Americans hardly ever go outside? That is a 25% of the population, people! Sitting inside. ALL the time. And even if we don’t fall into that …
Happy New Year! You are probably doing some house cleaning and organizing this January. When you can drag yourself away from organizing the kitchen junk drawer, spend a little time outside in the lawn and garden as well. Here is what you can work on this month: Vegetable Garden Continue to harvest cold weather vegetables …
You may have read that houseplants go dormant in the winter, and while many of them do, this does not mean that they don’t still need care. In fact, many houseplants die in the winter due to improper care. Following our tips will help insure that your houseplants survive winter happy and healthy. LIGHT …
