These are the must-have tools every gardener needs to be successful When it comes to doing a project, the right tools make all the difference in both the ease of completing the project and the final outcome of the project. Gardening is no exception. A Shovel. Of all the tools listed, this might be the …
Old wood vs. new wood Story and Photography by Andrea Dee Gardeners are sometimes stumped when it comes to pruning hydrangeas. Many gardeners have asked, “When do I prune and why isn’t this thing blooming?” But before you grab the shears, it is important to know if a hydrangea blooms on old or new wood. …
You may not be playing golf on your lawn, but that’s no reason it can’t look great By Jeff Wilson, Ph.D. Having a beautiful lawn is not something that happens by chance. A lot of hard work goes into having clean, manicured turf. Weeds, insects, and diseases can all wreak havoc in a short amount …
6 suggestions for taking your property from common to vibrantly diverse Story and Photography by Garry Menendez On a residential scale, is there a difference between a landscape and a garden? Most homeowners would say that the land surrounding their home is well landscaped or that they had a landscaper install their plants. I love …
Renew, refresh, and revitalize the late-summer garden Story and Photography by Richelle Stafne It’s been a long, hot summer. We could all use a spa day. Even our gardens could benefit from some renewal, refreshing, and revitalization. For some, late summer means August and for others, it’s late August through early September, even though it …
