Compared to the chilly winter temperatures outside, our climate-controlled homes are a luxury getaway for most common pests. With such a comfortable habitat, it makes it easy for them to move in, spelling bad news not just for your tropicals being moved indoors, but any other houseplants in your home, as well, so it’s our job to protect them all. Here are some of the most common offenders and how to give them an encouraging boot out the door.
Read MoreAdding a new tree to your home isn’t just another chore to be done - it’s an investment into the future of your home and garden, and the addition of something new that will grow with you and your family. It’s easier than you think, and the perfect time to get started is now.
Read MoreFall is nature’s most decorative time and designing your garden with fall color will help you keep up with the changing trend this season. With fall flora like these, though, freshening up your fall aesthetic is easy.
Mums have been a classic autumn staple in gardens everywhere for many years. Their plentiful petals burst with color and personality that is sure to bring a breath of springtime and promise of warmer weather, just as the world begins to cool.
Read MoreThere’s something about an outdoor grill that just makes food taste better and fresh ingredients play a huge role in creating some of your best meals. When it comes to flavor, fresh herbs from the garden will always taste better than store-bought. Here are our favorite herbs for the grill.
Read MoreArborvitaes are grandiose trees that create a powerful presence in any yard. As elegant as they appear, they are low-maintenance and easy to care for, making elegance simple to achieve.
Read MoreTrees are such a popular addition to homes and yards, and it’s not hard to see why. Poplars and other popular large trees, like oak, fir, crabapple, or dogwood, are not only gorgeous, and elegant, they bring some additional benefits to your home and yard. Bigger trees are key players in your backyard look, but bring home amazing benefits that last year to year.
Read MoreTending to roses daily to coax them into blooming doesn’t have to be the only way to have some gorgeous blooms right at home. These hardy and low-maintenance options have an aesthetic for any garden and promise the ability for nearly any garden to have a rose bush of their own.
Read MoreAphids are a common problem in our gardens that can come with an assortment of solutions that you can tailor to your home and garden. A bit of basic knowledge about aphids is all you need to prevent them from damaging your plants.
Pruning is an essential component to maintaining a healthy garden. By helping our plants shed their unwanted or unhealthy growths, we open them up to a world of newer and healthier possibilities. Here is our guide to good pruning practices that will help to encourage your plants to grow with more enthusiasm!
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