By the time we need a landscape makeover, the scale of the task at hand can seem overwhelming. It’s no secret that a brand new landscape plan is a major investment, and while the returns are huge both for your home’s value and your quality of life, it’s not a decision...
If you’re wondering how frequently to water your plants, the key is to give the right amount at the right time, but that’s only the first step. Proper plant watering means knowing how to water, not just how often. A few simple tricks can save on the water bill,...
As we open our eyes to the dawn of a new year, everything in the world seems fresh and new. It’s time to nurture new ideas and new wishes. When we look out into the world of gardening bloggers, we discover many people just like us, who love nothing more than to sink...
With an unusual year of a pandemic behind us, it’s refreshing to flip over a new leaf and think about the good things to come. Even though winter has just begun, the growing daylight has a way of awakening fresh inspiration. If last year was a time for setting down...
Sweet-smelling spruce, pine, cedar and yew—and all of the wonders of the evergreen world—have many gifts to offer. Oak, maple, and elm often take the spotlight in summer, but when the deciduous leaves blow away in the fall, suddenly, the conifers take center stage. If...
