Japanese Knotweed Removal 101
So you’ve got Japanese knotweed threatening to strangle the life out of the other plants in your garden. It needs to be removed, but where to begin?
Landscaping
Tips and ideas for landscaping your property using organic methods.
Japanese Beetle Problem? Try Geraniums and Milky Spore
One of the most reviled garden pests is the Japanese Beetle, which is very difficult to get rid of. Fortunately, a small number of organic treatments work well.
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How Many Types of Christmas Trees Are There?
With a little knowledge about the different species of Christmas trees, you can narrow your choices on the tree farm and cut the perfect tree for your home.
Tips For Buying the Perfect Fresh Cut Christmas Tree
The most exciting day of the season isn’t Christmas or Christmas Eve, but the day I bring home the Christmas tree. That’s my official start of the holiday.
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8 Ways Trees Protect Your Home
Besides aesthetics and shade, trees also stabilize soil and reduce erosion, store water, provide wildlife habitat, and moderate air and soil temperatures
The Thriving Ecosystem in Your Lawn’s Soil and Why it Matters
We don’t think of the grass in our lawn as we do the plants in our gardens. Yet grass is a plant like any other and requires a thriving soil ecosystem.
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Six Tips For Weeding Your Garden and Lawn
Sometimes when I’m weeding, I feel doomed to repeat the same task over and over again. But I’ve learned a few techniques to make the job more manageable.
Which Plants Are Weeds?
A plant growing in an unexpected place may be a weed, but think twice before pulling it. It could be sending you a message.
Lilacs: Tips on Planting and Growing
The unique scent and beautiful flowers of a Lilac bush are a welcome sign of spring. This care-free shrub is a beautiful addition to any home landscape.
Summer lawn care: Has your grass turned brown?
If your lawn has turned from a beautiful green to an unsightly brown in the summer heat, chances are the grass is dormant, not dying.