When we admire a lush garden or a thriving houseplant, our eyes are drawn to glossy leaves, colorful blooms, and vigorous stems. Yet, the real magic happens beneath the surface,...
My mom loves roses. My dad always grew some for her. I remember going outside and smelling them, watching the bees swarm them, and getting stuck by the thorns when...
When you design and install your garden, it is human nature to want it to look perfect immediately. Plants, however, move on a slower time scale than humans. Designing a...
Bare root plants are the best way to plant a landscape that is sustainable yet inexpensive. Some people are a little hesisant to buy bare root plants because they are...
If your yard is shrouded in shade from trees and you’re feeling hopeless about gardening, it’s time to change your mindset! Many believe that a lack of sunlight means no...
Pollination is the transfer of pollen (contains male element) from an anther of a plant to the stigma (female element) of a plant, later enabling fertilization and the production of...
It is no secret that traditional weather patterns are changing amid climate change. It brings more variable and extreme weather, flooding, heat waves, and warmer winters. Where I live, the...
Trying to garden in an area with poor soil can be very frustrating. Plants that grow easily everywhere else don’t grow in your yard. We will discuss how to enhance...
Because field grown plants start out growing in soil, the effect of cold or hot air temperatures is less than for a container grown plant. The volume of soil in...
Spring diseases are frustrating. Almost all of them involve wet foliage. Use mulch to cover the soil around the plants. This prevents soil borne diseases from splashing on your plants.
Start drawing the space you are landscaping. Draw in the hardscapes and other fixed items, like the house, out buildings, easements, boundary lines, and other things that can’t be moved.
Some gardens are beautiful in the spring and summer, but there isn't much going on in the late fall and winter. A four-season garden provides something to look at all...
