Tips for Fall Planting and Transplanting
Fall is the perfect time to plant or transplant just about anything, especially spring- and summer-flowering perennials.
Landscaping
Tips and ideas for landscaping your property using organic methods.
How To Care For Your Lawn During a Drought
We all love a lush green lawn. But there’s only so much we can do when the dog days of summer arrive with record heat and lately, record drought.
Artificial Grass is Anything But Green
Fake grass may be green in color, but it has a devastating environmental impact and maintenance you might not expect.
You’re Probably Mulching All Wrong. How To Do It Right.
Mulching is one of the most common gardening practices, yet so many landscapers and gardeners do it wrong. When done correctly, it helps to build and protect soil and support plants.
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Staking a Tree Is Almost Never The Right Thing To Do
It’s a generations-long habit for gardeners and landscapers, but 90% of the time, a new tree needs no staking. In fact, staking that tree does more harm than good.
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Ditch the Privacy Fence and Use Plants Instead
If you aren’t crazy about wood or metal fencing separating you from your neighbors, there are ways to achieve privacy with plants.
How To Safely Cut Down a Large Tree
Cutting down a mature tree can be very risky and lead to injuries and sometimes fatalities. It is critical to understand the risks and to take precautions to avoid injuries.
Is It a Small Tree or a Big Shrub? The Difference May Not Be Obvious.
I decided to look up the definition of a tree or shrub in a botany book. The problem was, there is no clear definition.
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The Difference Between Evergreen and Deciduous Trees and Shrubs
Beginning gardeners often ask, what is the difference between evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs? As with nearly everything in gardening, the definition isn’t always clear cut.
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A Guide to Building the Ultimate Rain Garden
You can remediate standing water and poor drainage in your lawn with a simple rain garden that you can build in one afternoon.