Summer heat can take a toll on your yard—quickly turning lush lawns brown and making delicate plants struggle to survive. If you are not careful (or experienced), you are looking at a severe risk! Properly preparing your yard for summer will ensure your landscape stays healthy, vibrant, and drought-resistant, even in the hottest months. In […]
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Preparing Your Lawn and Garden for Spring During Winter
Preparation for a healthy lawn and garden during the spring season requires preparation for this during the winter months. Winter gardening can be intimidating for new and inexperienced gardeners. However, with care, your garden and lawn can build strength for spring—sprouting green and growing with abundance when temperatures rise again. Here’s a quick, essential guide […]
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What is Considered Early Spring for Gardening and Landscaping?
The early spring is a window where gardeners and landscapers must be productive to prepare for the growing season. They can set up the rest of the spring and early summer for success by capitalizing on this time of year. However, speak to one gardener about the exact date for early spring, and you’ll get […]
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What Makes a Good Planter Box?
Are you thinking about adding more plants to your yard, but you don’t have the flowerbed space? Consider building a few planters for your new flowers and shrubs. A planter box is easy to make, with minimal DIY skills required. Learn what makes a good planter box and follow these tips to build a stylish […]
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What is an Immersive Garden?
Immersive gardens are popular and have greatly increased in popularity among homeowners and landscapers. They add creativity and a personal touch to your space. The immersive garden has existed since Ancient Egypt, but what exactly is an immersive garden and how can you implement this concept in your landscaping? What is an Immersive Garden? An […]
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Landscaping to Keep Your Home Cool in Extreme Heat
While air conditioning systems hum and electricity bills skyrocket, there’s a more natural and eco-friendly solution right in your backyard: landscaping. With a touch of creativity and some strategic planting, your garden can become a refreshing oasis that not only provides relief on hot summer days but also adds charm to your outdoor living space. […]
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Can I Just Throw Down Wildflower Seeds?
Wildflowers come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Their vibrant beauty not only creates a stunning display, but they also serve as a wonderful source of food for bees, butterflies, ladybugs, hummingbirds, and other pollinators that help other plants grow. As if that wasn’t enough, you don’t need to invest a whole lot of effort […]
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What is the Difference Between Landscaping and Gardening?
Landscaping and gardening seem like they should be almost the same thing. While both involve the care of a garden, the differences between landscaping and gardening couldn’t be bigger. You wouldn’t ask a gardener to level out a hill, and you wouldn’t ask a landscaper to tend to your rose bush. That’s just one example […]
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Gardening Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Moms are well-practiced at saying “it’s the thought that counts”. Moms love their gardens and many aspire to grow herbs for cooking with. Are you struggling to find a unique and useful gift for your mother? Have a look at some of these creative Mother’s Day gift ideas for gardening moms. Gardening Gift Ideas for […]
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