Reasons to celebrate your garden in winter
Seasons of rest and rejuvenation are key to a successful wildlife-focused garden. For many people, winter is a difficult time and a necessary evil. Snow disrupts our travel plans, and windy days send chills to the bone. Nevertheless, winter is a miracle. Without it, many of our plants and wildlife would not thrive. Here are […]
Prepare Your Container Garden for Winter
Learn how to transition your fall planters to cold weather and which plants you should lose, keep, or add. Summer and fall containers may shrink as winter approaches, but that doesn’t mean you have to put away your container garden for the winter. Some plants may need to be removed, but others, such as evergreens […]
Fall: Use Your Patio in the Winter
Learn how to prepare your deck or patio for cold, wet weather and keep it in good condition for next spring. Most of the fall is devoted to preparing for winter. Whether you’re enjoying clear skies and enjoying the few sunny days left, or making the most of your garden before frost sets in, we […]
How to properly care for trees in late summer and early fall
If you take pride in your landscaping, chances are you’ve invested a lot of time and energy into caring for your trees. It is not difficult to keep trees and fields healthy and ready for the next season. With a little effort, you can keep your trees beautiful and healthy all year round. Late summer […]
Bamboo screen to light up the garden
Renewable natural materials bring filtered light and privacy to outdoor spaces. The sunlight is so hot that you feel as if you are in an exhibition hall. A pergola isn’t in your budget,and a traditional privacy fence isn’t really what you want. I also need a rather quick solution. Haveyou thought of a solution […]
Problems with laying turf over existing turf
You may be wondering how to lay sod over your existing lawn, and it’s easy to see the appeal. After all, why go through the trouble of tearing down the old turf when you can put in the new turf? However, there are some serious problems with this method. Here we review what these issues […]