Mother Nature has a planting timetable all her own. It’s triggered by heat and varies from year to year. Here are 4 tips on recognizing the Indicator Plants that act as sentinels for the seasonal plants and insects that follow.
Lawn & Garden
Plant a “Vegetable Factory” on your own 5 x 5 Plot
If you’ve always wanted to grow your own vegetables but never had room for a traditional garden, your salad days may have finally arrived. Check out this incredibly informative how-to book and start planting.
Decorate your New Home with Flowering Plants
Brighten your home year-round with cheerful,life affirming flowering plants. Here’s a quick guide to choosing the right plant for your home based size, toxicity and ease of care.
Winter Tree Pruning Do’s and Don’ts
Dormant pruning makes good sense, but it’s key to know which projects you can tackle yourself and when to call in the pros.
Building and Maintaining Raised Garden Beds
Consider adding a raised garden bed to your landscape plan. Raised beds are simple to care for and even easier to enjoy. Here are all the tips you’ll need to get started.
It’s Always the Weather
For the first time in many years the dogwoods are leading the way in spring’s panoply of color.The questions is why.
Flower Designs Interpret Books
Looking for a creative way to combine your passion for flowers with your love of great literature? Consider adding a Books in Bloom flower show to your Garden Club’s upcoming agenda.
When Mother Nature Prunes with a
Big Snowstorm
Winter storms are one way that Mother Nature coldly discards old and weak branches to make room for fresh new growth.
For Your Safety, Look Over Your Trees in Winter
Winter storms can be tough on weakened or decayed trees and branches. Protect yourself, your family and your property from potential injury with a careful examination of your trees before wind, snow and ice get the better of them.
Aster, Goldenrod and Franklinia are Harbingers of Autumn
Near wild flowers that bloom in early autumn cast a magical glow while presaging the coming of winter.