How you treat your garden now will affect how thrives in the future. As seasonal changes and colder weather settle in, it is time to think about how to prepare your garden for seasonal changes. Below are some tips on putting your garden to bed for the season: Remove Debris to Prevent Pests Pests and… Read more »
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Plan Accordingly When Planting Trees
Although the best time for planting trees is late winter or early spring, many people plant trees in autumn. As we near the end of August, the temperature will begin to cool and our thoughts will focus on preparing our kids for back to school, the seemingly endless parade of holidays and doing last minute… Read more »
Benefits of Planting Bare Root Trees and Shrubs
Are you in the market for some new trees for your property? Bare root trees might be your best option. Bare root trees are dug up and then sold without any soil surrounding their roots. Whatโs more, there are many advantages that come along with planting them in the ground. There are plenty of advantages… Read more »
Understanding Ornamental Grasses for Landscaping
Most of the grasses we know are for a particular landscaping purposeโeither they help the soil develop, are meant for soft terrain, or are beneficial to soak up water. But there are also whatโs known as โornamentalโ grasses, which, as you might guess, are there just for decoration. They help shape and improve the appearance… Read more »
The Tallest Trees are Fighting for Survival Against Worsening Conditions
People all over the country and even the world flock to see the worldโs tallest and some of the oldest trees. The Sequoias and the Redwoods are some of the most resilient trees in the world, especially due to the wildfires that occur almost every year in the regions where they live. As climate change… Read more »
Benefits of Planting Groundcover in Your Garden
Behind every beautiful garden there are hours of work put in. After all the preparation, you may notice some areas where the greenery is sparce, or you begin wondering what type of protection you can use to ensure your gardens longevity. Many people check online for a chemical product to buy- however, there is another… Read more »
What Are the Best Ferns to Plant in Your Garden?
Many gardening enthusiasts know that ferns make a great addition to your garden. Not only do these ancient plants require little maintenance, they are easy to grow and look beautiful! Because ferns date back to before the dinosaurs, there are many different varieties to choose from. To help narrow it down, here are our top… Read more »
Create Container Gardens to Decorate Your Home or Business
Flowers, shrubs and ferns can be planted in just about anything. Although theyโre ideally found in luxurious garden beds tucked under a blanket of mulch or soil, theyโre also used for other things such as pots, hanging baskets, window baskets, wheel barrows and anything else you decide to get creative with. One great way to… Read more »
What Plants Grow Naturally in Your Backyard?
Many landscaping enthusiasts, especially those who may be undertaking a personal project for the first time, often get really excited at the prospect of using a wide array of flora and fauna available through nurseries and elsewhere. With the Internet as a resource, itโs easy to get carried away with the incredible variety of intriguing… Read more »
Trees Making Their Way to Indoor Spaces
Itโs an interesting concept having trees in an indoor space. From offices to residential living, trees are making their way to the interior of buildings for several different reasons. We may think of this concept as somewhat weird and unusual because it is, but it may be somewhat normal in the near future. We always… Read more »
How Earthโs Trees are Disappearing Before Our Eyes
Nations across the globe are actively fighting back against climate change and global warming. As the climate is supposed to change, human factors are speeding up the process causing destruction to our very own ecosystem. Deforestation also plays a major role in the downfall of our climate and ecosystem. Humanity has an obligation to cut… Read more »
Winter Garden Maintenance
Underneath all that snow in your garden beds are flowers, shrubs and trees that will most likely survive the cold and ice and wonโt skip a beat come springtime. Thatโs a big most likely, though. To make that โmost likelyโ a certainty, itโs always a good idea to inspect your shrubs, trees and other plants… Read more »