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Drought Tolerant Garden

Growing a Drought Tolerant Garden

No Precipitation, No Problem

After an extremely dry summer, fall, and winter, are you hoping for some hydration this spring? Do you have a plan B? It may be time to consider planting a more drought tolerant garden. Not only will your plants be happier, but your water bill won’t be as high and you can still enjoy a lush(ish) garden. Read more

Winter Tree and Shrub Pruning

Winter Tree & Shrub Pruning

What to Cut Now & Later

It’s one day closer to spring…have you started pruning yet? While winter is the best time to prune some plants, others should be left alone for now. Take these winter tree and shrub pruning tips with you to the garden in the next few weeks. Spring will be blooming before you know it, and with the right care it could be quite a show. Read more

Lawn Meadow

Growing a Lawn Meadow

How & Why it Works

Many gardeners looking for a more natural lawn solution have turned patches of grass into natural meadows. These lawn meadows or wildflower gardens are not only easy to maintain but are also better for the environment. Learn more about growing your own lawn meadow and what you can start doing now to plan. Read more

Warm Winter Plant Protection

Warm Winter Plant Protection

Helping Those that Wake Up Early

Sure, it’s winter, but so far it has been unseasonably warm. The rise in temperature may have some people and plants confused. Where’s the snow? Is it spring? If you start to see signs of breaks in dormancy, here are some warm winter plant protection tips. Read more

Winter Lawn Care Tips

Winter Lawn Care Tips

Pro Tip: Don’t Wait for Winter

There’s a lot you can do to help your lawn survive the winter. However, most of these things should be done before or after the harsh, cold season. While it may be too late to implement all of these winter lawn care tips this season, it’s never too late to plan for next season. Read more

Fertilizing your lawn is one important task that should be done multiple times a year—except in winter. Done properly, a well-fertilized lawn can spend the winter dormant and still be storing energy to come back lush in the spring. Find out when you should fertilize your lawn and why winter is not the best time. Read more