Fig trees are a quite popular Mediterranean fruit that present an excellent addition to your yard. Although the trees prosper within warmer climates, there are preventative methods in which you can take in order to protect your fig tree from the harsh winter ahead. Moving into the colder portion of the year, you will [...]
The cooler weather is upon us and the days have grown shorter. Nature has begun to tuck itself in for the winter with many plants starting to go dormant. With all the beauty starting to fade away, it is a great time of the year to fix up the garden. The spring has always been [...]
Today, September 22nd, is the first day of Autumn. With the changing seasons comes the transformation of the colors around us. As the leaves change and the air cools, we are surrounded by golds, reds, and browns. We all love to see the colors change and the falling leaves; at least until we have to [...]
One of the most popular and thoroughly enjoyed flowers in gardens are that of hydrangeas. Sadly they usually only last for a limited period of one to two months, depending on the weather. If properly preserved, they can be enjoyed year round. Steps to properly dry hydrangea flowers: The opertune time to cut off the [...]
New and experienced gardeners alike commonly take for granted the action of watering their landscape. Watering is widely perceived as a thoughtless and mundane task, when in fact it can truly make or break a landscape. Too little or too much water can quickly make a plant’s environment uninhabitable causing it to die. Today we [...]
If you are looking for a colorful focal point to your yard in the hot summer months, look no further than the Crape Myrtle. Our climate is about as far north as this tree can survive, so it is a good idea to take advantage of all it has to offer. It’s flowers bloom in [...]
One of the most popular flowering bushes across America, Hydrangeas are a beautiful addition to any landscape. They are bushes with beautiful flowers that bloom in a variety of colors based on species and soil acidity. In the middle of summer, the full color of Hydrangea bushes truly show the most vibrancy, but they can begin [...]
Summer has begun! When the thermostat goes up a little tender care for your garden and lawn is recommended. The watering of your lawn, flowers and vegetables is very important during summer months when rain isn’t as plentiful as it should be. Over or under-watering can pose problems, but when its very hot, over watering [...]
Aphids can be a gardener’s nightmare; and no one wants annoying gnats and mosquitoes in their yard. But rather than using sprays or pesticides, you can attract natural predators and beneficial bugs to keep them away. We may often think that all bugs are bad bugs, but this is not true. Bees Bees are one [...]
Butterflies are always a pleasant sight, their bright colors and gentle fluttering flight patterns complement any garden. They also benefit the garden itself by pollinating flowers. If you want to attract more of these beautiful insects to your own backyard, then follow these handy tips. Plant Diversity It is almost impossible to plant many flowers [...]
