Robby 
We recently laid natural stone steps connecting our new pool area to our existing walkway. At first glance, a project like this looks pretty simple. At least, that’s what we thought! That is until we tried to move one of the stones. Each of these things weighs 450 pounds, which made this project one of … Read more
Their common name is Daffodil and their Latin, botanical name Narcissus. They are a bulb that is part of the amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae. If you plant the bulb between September and October of the previous year, it will grow roots before the beautiful yellow and white flowers bloom in the spring, from February to early … Read more
As a homeowner with trees in my backyard, I know the struggle of trying to prune high, out-of-reach branches. Sure, I could climb up a rickety old ladder trying not to fall and break my neck. Or I could call in a professional tree trimming service and pay hundreds of dollars for something I could … Read more
“Lollipop” a cannabis plant means to cut off most of the growth at the base of the plant that isn’t getting enough light. Like a lollipop, lollipopping means that the cannabis grower doesn’t touch the top of the plant. This makes the plant full on top and empty on the bottom. The lollipopping technique leaves … Read more
Dead of the Night is the newest Zombies experience in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, taking place in a mysterious mansion with vampire and werewolf enemies. One of the cool new weapons you can unlock is the Stake Knife, a powerful melee tool perfect for impaling the undead. Getting the Stake Knife requires completing … Read more
With their showy clusters of colorful flowers and lush green leaves, rhododendrons are one of the most popular flowering shrubs But what if you spot a plant that resembles a rhododendron but aren’t sure if it actually is one? Many plants share similar traits with rhododendrons, making identification tricky In this article we’ll explore 8 … Read more
Foxglove is a beautiful flower that can often be found growing in home gardens. With its trumpet-shaped blossoms in shades of purple, pink, yellow, and white, it’s easy to see why this flower is so popular. However, behind its beauty lies a dangerous secret – foxglove is highly toxic to dogs and ingesting even small … Read more
Known for their bamboo-like foliage and striking red berries, nandinas are a popular ornamental shrub. With their pretty pinkish-red new growth and ability to turn brilliant shades of red orange or purple in fall, it’s no wonder these plants are a staple in many gardens. But if you’re considering adding a nandina to your own … Read more
The cotinus, or smoke bush, is an important shrub for the garden because it has bright fall colors and early flower plumes. Shrub expert Andy McIndoe advises on how to grow them. Photographs by Richard Bloom. Cotinus are big, hardy flowering shrubs that lose their leaves every year. They have pretty, round green, purple, or … Read more
Oak trees are one of the most common trees found across North America and Europe. Their iconic leaves are a signature sight in many landscapes. But with over 600 species of oak worldwide, there is a huge amount of diversity in oak tree leaves. So what do oak leaves actually look like? In this complete … Read more