Hydrangea Varieties       Hydrangea Type Description Cultural Conditions Bloom Time Fertiizing      and         Pruning Companion Plants...

Before we can discuss gardening in the shade we need to define some  terminology associated with shade gardening. Partial shade: 4-6 hours of direct sunlight Dappled Sunlight: Sun filters through leaves going in and out as the day progresses Full shade: less than...

Pattern of extremely high heat with very little rain in the forecast are not the idea conditions for our plants that are trying to get established.Before we make suggestions for more efficient watering let point out what plants or areas of our yard that will need...

What does Sustainable Gardening Mean? The word Sustain means to keep at a certain level. When we apply this to gardening * The implication is gardening with as little negative impact on the environment as possible. * Places a value on our ecosystem and future *...

Container Gardening is all about creativity. We get to experiment with colors, textures, heights, etc. It’s fun without a huge investment or digging. Nearly everyone can succeed at planting in pots.  Here are a few tips to help you along: Make sure your container...

Many of us are living with foundation landscaping that is either outdated and overgrown or the boring plants the builder left us with that do nothing for us. This spring is a perfect time to transform your foundation landscaping into something that makes you smile and...

Here are a few Do’s and Don’ts for maintaining your landscape and protecting your plants during the winter: If necessary you can prune evergreens such as holly, boxwood, distylium and conifers. Overgrown hollies and boxwoods can be reduced by as much as 1/3 of their...

Do you admire the beautiful daffodils and other spring flowering bulbs that sprout up early spring and wish you had planted some of your own? Daffodils, hyacinths, English blue bells and crocuses all easy-to-grow spring flowers that multiply year after year giving you...

Choosing the right plants for a privacy screen With lot sizes shrinking and urban sprawl increasing many of us find ourselves longing for privacy and escape from noise.  Evergreen shrubs and trees can provide both.  Forethought and planning is essential for...

Planted containers can add visual appeal to any style garden or outdoor setting. With some forethought and creativity (and sometimes courage to think outside your comfort zone) you can use planters to successfully add drama, help set moods, and even solve problems....