The wet winter season is upon us, with spring just around the corner! While spring brings back flowers, birds, and bees, it also means that it is almost pest and disease season for your plants and trees. If you want … Continue reading Common Plant Diseases & Pests: How to Recognize and Treat Them
A landscaping project is not something you go into lightly, which is why it is so important to plan every aspect of it. Planning your landscaping project can help you save money, be prepared for obstacles, and leave you with … Continue reading Planning Your Landscape: What to Consider
In a brightly lit office, where the large window is showing the snow falling outside, Ben Antes gets off of the phone with his snowplow and treatment company to answer some questions I had about landscaping. Ben Antes, the founder … Continue reading I Interviewed a Professional Landscaper, and Here’s What You Should Know
So you want to grow fruit trees–are you ready? Don’t be scared off by the time, patience, and work that goes into getting fruit trees to bear lovely and delicious fruit. With just a little care, and a handy guide … Continue reading Growing Fruit Trees for Beginners
Last week, we talked about why you should leave your big landscaping projects to the landscaping pro’s, and ditch the DIY when it comes to your landscape. If you missed that blog, check it out here. However, we understand there … Continue reading 10 Landscaping DIYs You Can Actually Do Yourself
Your home’s landscaping is one of the first things people notice when they see your house, whether it be a good or bad thing. The stereotypical dad takes pride in mowing his own lawn, and the stereotypical mom is always … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Ditch the DIY in Your Landscape
The last few years of climate change, invasive species being introduced, and overcrowding have been detrimental to our National Parks’ health, causing some scientists to question whether these national treasures will survive our generation. Read on to find out what … Continue reading Our National Parks Are Threatened: Here Is Why
No matter where you live, native plants are important to keeping the balance in biodiversity in your environment. Invasive plants harm native plants by forcing them out of their own habitats, resulting in many harmful effects to the surrounding environments. … Continue reading Native v. Invasive Plants
Are you looking for landscaping that stays beautiful during the wintertime, but still hope to see some color in your snow-covered yard? Before you turn to the over-used shrubs, evergreens, and fake decorative plants, consider investing in plants and flowers that can not only survive the cold winters, but thrive in them! Keep reading to learn more about the in’s and out’s of winter landscaping, and a list of our favorite plants and flowers that can last through the winter. What to Look For When searching for plants that will last the winter, the first thing to check for is, … Continue reading Winter Landscaping: Plants That Will Bring Life Back to Your Landscape
Finding little deer tracks in the snow and seeing those gentle creatures around the trees in your backyard can be a pleasant and whimsical experience in the wintertime. However, the way deer chew through your your favorite plants and bushes … Continue reading Oh Deer! How to Deer-Proof Your Yard This Winter
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