It’s one day closer to spring…have you started pruning yet? While winter is the best time to prune some plants, others should be left alone for now. Take these winter tree and shrub pruning tips with you to the garden in the next few weeks. Spring will be blooming before you know it, and with the right care it could be quite a show. Read more
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Many gardeners looking for a more natural lawn solution have turned patches of grass into natural meadows. These lawn meadows or wildflower gardens are not only easy to maintain but are also better for the environment. Learn more about growing your own lawn meadow and what you can start doing now to plan. Read more
Sure, it’s winter, but so far it has been unseasonably warm. The rise in temperature may have some people and plants confused. Where’s the snow? Is it spring? If you start to see signs of breaks in dormancy, here are some warm winter plant protection tips. Read more
There’s a lot you can do to help your lawn survive the winter. However, most of these things should be done before or after the harsh, cold season. While it may be too late to implement all of these winter lawn care tips this season, it’s never too late to plan for next season. Read more
Fertilizing your lawn is one important task that should be done multiple times a year—except in winter. Done properly, a well-fertilized lawn can spend the winter dormant and still be storing energy to come back lush in the spring. Find out when you should fertilize your lawn and why winter is not the best time. Read more
Winter is a time for bundling up. What’s cozier than a weatherproof jacket or a nice warm blanket? How about burlap? No? Your tree may think so. One way to help winterize your trees and shrubs is to wrap them to help protect delicate bark and branches from winter’s wrath. Read more