Water What You Can Watering your lawn and garden can be problematic, depending on local limitations. Use your rain barrel to keep...

When fertilizing trees and shrubs, keep these two points in mind: Fertilizer is beneficial when it is needed; but try & use it in the...

Hostas are one of the most popular shade-loving plants of all. Their lush, thick foliage fills flowerbeds with a color and texture like...

Here’s some of our favorite things about having outdoor landscape lighting... 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝗼𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝗼𝐧! 🏞 𝐂𝐚𝐧...

We all know that it’s impossible to make a backyard completely deer-proof ( if you look live around them), but hope it helps! *FLOSS...

Sun — 6-8 hours of sun each day. Water — give a daily drink of water but don't drown them. Fertilizer — good well-balanced fertilizer...

VARIETY Shapes, sizes and some form selections should be diverse in order to create visual interest. However, do not forfeit simplicity...

HOW TO IMPROVE WATERLOGGED SOIL? The best way to improve waterlogged soil is to remove the excess water in the soil. The easiest way to...

* Root Damage * Insects * Fungal Issues * Erosion * Long Term With as much rain as we have had, the soil is going to take a while to dry...

1. Determine Landscape Needs and Wants- Make a list of needs and wants. Do your kids need a play space? Do you want to grow vegetables?...

The weather is getting chillier, and the beauty of a garden in the spring and summer is becoming a distant memory. But just because...

Our advice: Wait and watch. There’s nothing you can apply or water in to help frozen plants. Plants are resilient. They can tolerate...

Sources of drainage problems commonly found on residential properties can include: clogged downspouts and gutters; lawn grades that are...

In many cases, drainage system failure provides clear signs that the homeowner can spot. To be aware of potential damage, be sure to...

FERTILIZER TIPS Use slow release fertilizer. Most store bought fertilizers have a very small amount of slow release product, usually less...

The very best time to fertilize your lawn is in the spring, when the soil temperature—not the air temperature—reaches 55º Fahrenheit....

Yard slope or pitch: In many cases, water pools in a yard because the soil’s flat plane doesn’t divert enough water away from the house....

Since the springtime is seen as a time of rebirth and regrowth there are some additional thins that a you or a Garnder can employ to make...

A few sweetly scented perennials to plant this spring for fragrance this summer: Lily of the Valley, Cora Louise Itoh Hybrid Peony,...