Pruning your trees and shrubs at just the right time is crucial to maintaining vital growth and producing the desired results. A regular pruning session will leave plants and shrubs well-shaped [...]
Hedges are essentially walls created with plants. Some hedges are made specifically for decorative purposes, while others also provide more practical functions such as security, privacy, and [...]
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to lawn care is managing the shaded areas of a lawn. Filling in the bare spots can seem impossible considering grass needs an abundant amount of [...]
Rosemary, dill, parsley, lemon verbena, thyme, mint, fennel, basil; the list of herbs that you can plant in your garden is nearly endless. To help put the amount of herb species into perspective, [...]
Knock Out Roses are graceful, elegant, and surprisingly easy to care for. There are many varieties of these roses including the Double Knock Out Rose, the Rainbow Knock Out Rose, and the Blushing [...]
There are few things as satisfying as eating a fresh and delicious tomato from your own garden. Tomatoes are very popular with home gardeners because they are relatively easy to grow. Tomatoes [...]
When it comes to pruning your trees and shrubs, timing is everything. Pruning is one of the most critical gardening tasks. The way that a plant is pruned and the timing of the pruning determine [...]
In 2002, the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive species from Asia, was found near Detroit, Michigan. The destructive beetles are thought to have been introduced here by cargo shipped from China to [...]
A great way to make your home really ‘pop’ this summer is by utilizing diverse hanging baskets with different plants and flowers. Hanging baskets are a great way to brighten up a dull wall or old [...]
Ferns are a very common plant that can be found in most gardens. There are an estimated 12,000 different species of ferns in the world. Ferns are representatives of a very ancient and important [...]