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A well-designed garden is ideal for relaxing, entertaining, and socializing with family and friends. If you have a rectangular backyard, it can be hard to find small backyard design ideas that are both useful and nice to look at. This blog post will review the fundamentals of a rectangle backyard, including its elements and prices. … Read more
Vinca, also known as periwinkle, is a popular flowering plant found in many gardens. While some gardeners let their vinca continue growing into the winter, others choose to cut it back to keep it tidy. So when is the best time to trim vinca, and how far back should you cut it? In this beginner’s … Read more
Cats can inadvertently become exposed to and potentially poisoned by weed killers. This article talks about the risks, how to stay safe, and what to do if you think your cat has been poisoned. Weed killers or herbicides are used for the control of weeds. There are a lot of garden products on the market, … Read more
Are you having trouble keeping your pretty peonies from drooping or lying flat on the ground? This article will show you how to do it no matter what size or species of peony you have. Peonies are prized for their huge, fragrant blooms in late spring. But the profusion of flowers on some varieties can … Read more
And the questions keep on coming. Burweed was the big news a few weeks ago, but now it’s all about the possible black death that’s spreading through the lawns. Fear not my friends, there is good news to be had. The black stuff we are seeing is harmless and will be gone in a week … Read more
As a homeowner you’ve likely experienced the frustration of weeds popping up uninvited in your lawn garden beds, or even sprouting in the cracks of your driveway. Their ability to thrive and spread aggressively, despite unfavorable conditions, can seem mystifying. So how do these stubborn plants manage to grow from practically nothing? Weeds possess some … Read more
Snakes, like all other living things, are an important part of an ecosystem, but they might not want to be in your garden. Walking outside and finding them crawling across the floor is not an appealing sight. Even snakes that aren’t dangerous might bite in self-defense, and we all want to avoid getting bit by … Read more
As winter weather approaches, gardeners often ponder if covering beds with plastic sheeting over winter is beneficial. Black plastic mulch can warm soils, block weeds and potentially offer some frost protection. However, it also has downsides. Read on to learn whether covering your garden in plastic for winter is right for you. Reasons Some Gardeners … Read more
Have you ever thought about growing companion fruits? How do freshly picked strawberries and blueberries sound? If you have grown or picked either of these fruits, you may know that they don’t ripen at the same time, even though they show up in July 4th fruit spreads. These two plants go well together because they … Read more
These shrubs for the front of the house will create an impactful and warm welcome to your home If you plant one of the best shrubs for the front of the house in your front yard, it will give the entrance to your home character and personality. It will also give your front porch structure … Read more