Gardening is a wonderful and rewarding activity that gets us outside in nature as we nurture various shrubs, flowers, and vegetables. In climates that experience winter, such as zones 7 and 8, gardening in winter requires some adjustments after the… Read More
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November Gardening Tasks
The temperature outside is getting lower, and many people are already beginning to make preparations for winter. For gardeners, this is a critical time to finish up some important tasks and make sure the garden is ready to overwinter and… Read More
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Shrubs That Bloom in Winter
When you’re planning your landscaping design, one way to keep visual interest throughout the year is to plant flowers, shrubs, and trees that bloom at different times. This ensures that there is always something to look at and enjoy, even… Read More
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Why Have Professionals Prune Your Shrubs and Trees?
Shrubs and trees are an amazing addition to any property. They break up the landscape, provide shade for your property, and bring fabulous foliage and flowers throughout the year. It’s important to remember, however, that all trees and shrubs should… Read More
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The Basics of Winterizing Your Lawn & Garden
As fall starts to set in, many gardeners are thinking about when is the best time to start winterizing and how they should go about it. Lawns and gardens need some differing care. In addition, it’s important to do some… Read More
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Should You Leave the Leaves?
Fall is closing in, and with it comes the promise of many autumn traditions—pumpkin spice, Halloween, and the annual raking of the leaves. It’s a task as old as time. The leaves look beautiful as they fall, but everyone hoping… Read More
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Eco-Friendly Landscaping Trends in 2022
As concerns grow over how our lifestyles impact the health of our planet Earth, new eco-friendly landscaping trends have begun to emerge. Clever, thoughtful, and visually unique garden and landscaping options are being embraced as many people step away from… Read More
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Beautiful Fall Plants for Your Home Garden
You don’t have to limit your home garden to plants that only blossom or remain green in the summer months, relegating your beautiful landscaping to a brown and wilted wasteland as the cooler months begin. Instead, carve out sections of… Read More
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3 Common Landscaping Mistakes You Can Avoid by Hiring Professionals
Landscaping and gardening can be a lot of fun as well as a healthy activity that gets you outdoors for some much-needed sunshine. When you’re enjoying time outside in your yard, you will likely start seeing a lot of areas… Read More
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The Benefits of a Native Flora in Your Garden
Exotic flora is exciting, interesting, and beautiful to look at—but what about native flora? Native flora is far from boring, offering a wide range of lovely and hardy plants that will thrive in your yard even in less-than-perfect conditions. Choosing… Read More