Garden Articles
The Power of Mulching for Gardens and Yards
Imagine stepping into a lush, healthy garden where every plant is thriving, the soil feels rich and cool to the touch, and weeds are nowhere to be seen. What's the secret behind this picture-perfect scene? Often, you'll find a thick, tidy layer of mulch.
Selecting the Right Plant for the Right Place
Creating a thriving landscape isn't just about pretty plants—it's about matching plant selection to your garden's unique conditions. This "right plant, right place" principle ensures healthier plants, less maintenance, and greater garden longevity.
Deer-Resistant Annuals
Gardeners in deer-prone areas can enjoy vibrant annual flowers that deer typically avoid due to pungent scents or unappealing textures. While no plant is deer-proof, smart selections create beautiful, resilient gardens.
Combining Mulch & Stone in Your Landscape
Transform your landscape by artfully combining mulch and decorative stone. This dynamic duo creates stunning contrast and texture while providing practical benefits like moisture retention, weed suppression, and reduced maintenance.
Zinnias for a Riot of Summer Color
With their bright, cheerful flowers, long bloom period, and easy-going nature, Zinnias are an old-fashioned favorite in the summer garden. These vibrant annuals come in a riot of colors and sizes for sunny settings.
Beat the Bolt: Keeping Lettuce Lush and Leafy
In the busy, beautiful, and bountiful universe of vegetable gardening, there’s a particular plant that always holds a special place in our hearts: lettuce. No wonder we love lettuce; it is early planted, quick and easy to grow, available in almost unlimited varieties, tasty, and loaded with numerous nutritional benefits. Absolutely! We love growing lettuce! […]
Joe Pye Weed: A Native Jewel
Joe Pye Weed, known botanically as Eutrochium (formerly Eupatorium), is a perennial favorite among gardeners seeking late-season, native bloomers that also encourage a variety of pollinators. Renowned for its tall stature, attractive foliage, and clusters of mauve-pink flowers, Joe Pye Weed is a staple and a jewel in pollinator-friendly gardens. About Joe Pye Weed is […]
Transitioning Traditional Lawns to Native Landscapes
Lush, green, well-manicured lawns… Americans are obsessed… or have been. But change is in the air. The American Obsession What is America’s obsession with lawns? It can be attributed to both historical and cultural factors. Lawns hold a fascinating and ancient history. Who knew? As far back as 3000 BCE, in Mesopotamia, the concept of […]
