One way we can help the environment and enjoy gardening is by creating a rain garden (sometimes called a ‘storm water garden’) to assist with rainwater reabsorption in to the soil. The design is based around a deliberate depression, or… Read More
Converting Lawns in to Meadows
It’s a familiar sign of success―a large, lush, green lawn, perfectly manicured even in the height of summer heat. Unfortunately, it’s not sustainable. Maintaining this kind of traditional landscaping requires gasoline (which pollutes the air), lots of labor (which is… Read More
Tips for New Gardeners
So, you’re ready to start a garden! That’s great, we’re here with some advice for new gardeners, starting with, using lots of native plants to help support your local ecosystem and take some of the environmental strain off it. Here… Read More
Spring Planting and Planning Tips
A lot of us are still feeling the effects of the wintry weather, but soon enough it will be spring. With some careful planning and by following our advice, you can optimize your planting of native plants in your garden!… Read More
How to Mulch New Plants
Mulching your landscape is both functional and decorative. Often mulch is a layer of organic material, spread at the base of your plants, designed to protect roots from drought and temperature extremes. It conserves water in the soil while providing… Read More
Deer Resistant Native Plants
Most people love the sight of a deer at the side of the road, docilely chewing on some grass, but if you’ve ever had your garden eaten down to the roots, you might be more frustrated with our ruminant friends…. Read More
These Are a Few of our Favorite Things- Gift Ideas for Gardeners
It’s the gifting time of year! Do you have a gardener in the family, or perhaps a colleague or friend that enjoys taking care of plants? We have compiled a list of products that we use personally, and… Read More
The best time to fertilize your plants, shrubs, trees and grasses
Fall Feeding for Fertile Fields Fall Fertilization of your shrubs, garden and plants leads to a beautiful, healthy spring garden — it’s the ideal time for feeding if you do it right. When temperatures drop to 40 degrees or lower,… Read More
When is the best time to plant trees, shrubs and flowers for the best results?
When is the best time to plant trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses? The best time to plant any plant is during the dormant season – in North America, this is usually late fall through early spring. While it’s okay to… Read More
Why use Native Plants in Your Yard or Gardening Project?
A native plant is one that is indigenous to an area, meaning that it’s there naturally, without any human influence. By contrast, if a species is brought into an area by humans, it’s called an ‘introduced species.’ The definition can… Read More