Houseplants have always been a beloved part of home decor that invites a touch of nature indoors. However, their benefits extend far beyond aesthetics. Functional houseplants can enhance your culinary creations and provide natural aromatherapy. In this guide, your...
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The Evergreen 4-Step Lawn Care Program
About the Program We have assembled this collection of lawn fertilizers and weed controls. By simplifying the process, our goal is to make it easy for homeowners to easily apply the right products at the right time. Full implementation will...
Perennials – Managing Stress in Mid to Late Summer
Perennials, whose vibrant beauty are on display from spring into early summer, often begin to lose their luster later in the warmer months due to heat and, in many cases, drought. Depending on the type of perennial, location and water conditions, a scorched,...
Pruning to Revive Annuals in Summer
We’ve all celebrated the beauty of our annuals when they’re first planted in the spring, thoroughly enjoying the beauty the flowers add to our landscaping. And we’ve all experienced that moment of frustration in July or August when the plants, whether in containers or...
Success with Annual Flowers Using Proper Soil Preparation
Planting annuals can be costly if you don’t get the desired results. Our experience has been that success with annuals has a lot to do with picking the right location in regard to light exposure, as well as soil preparation. Certainly one could easily agree that...
Feeding And Pruning Azaleas And Rhododendrons
Azaleas and Rhododendrons are among the most popular flowering shrubs and are commonly used in landscapes in many regions. Their spring beauty offers blossoms of white, pink, reds, lavenders, orange and purples, providing an array of color to any landscape. Typically...
Blueberries – The Favorite Berry Producer
There’s no doubt that when it comes to berry-producing shrubs, the blueberry is the favorite by a long shot. And that’s no surprise as many people enjoy these tasty treats in various deserts, smoothies, in a number of recipes, or simply just like to eat them straight...
Pruning Fruit Trees
If you’ve ever planted a fruit tree and then all but forgotten about it afterward, you know that scenario can turn into quite a disaster. In order for your trees to thrive, you must take proper care of them, which means they must be pruned on a regular basis. Pruning...
Planning a Late Spring Herb Garden
When winter starts to wane, many of us anxiously start looking forward to warmer weather so we can start planning our spring herb gardens. Herbs are wonderful little plants that can be used for food and flavoring and they even medicinal uses. Yes, herbs like basil,...
Dreaming of a Rose Garden
Does anything really compare to a beautiful rose garden when it comes to the enhancing the area outside your home? There are many amazing colors and types of roses and their aromatic scents are beyond tantalizing. Deciding to plant your own rose garden will certainly...
Caring for Your Christmas Tree
Ah, that heavenly scent of a freshly cut Christmas tree… there’s certainly nothing like it during the holidays. But do you really know how to properly take care of your tree so that it maintains its beauty throughout the holiday, while also making sure it doesn’t pose...
The Spirit of Poinsettias
When it comes to Christmas, no flower speaks to the season like the poinsettia. Festive and brightly colored, the poinsettia comes in a variety of hues, including red, white, pink, burgundy, marbled and speckled, making it a perfect choice to decorate your home during...
Decorate Your Thanksgiving Table with Flowers and Plants
When you think about Thanksgiving, food, specifically turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberries and all the rest of what is a traditional holiday dinner is likely one of the first things that comes to mind. While all that yummy food definitely makes for an...
Fill Your Window Box With Decorative Kale And Greens
When summer ends, it’s natural for some people to feel that the best gardening season of the year has come to a close, leaving their window boxes looking rather drab and sad. But there’s no reason to give up on those boxes, which are a very simple way to beautify your...