Have you noticed that your Iris blooms weren’t as plentiful this year as in years past? Do the iris rhizomes, the tuber-like root of the iris, seem to be crowded or are there dead spots in...
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I know what you’re thinking “the calendar still says it is summer so why are you telling me to start thinking about fall lawn care? “ Well, what does your lawn look like after a...
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The last few years has seen a significant movement toward growing plants organically; meaning that there is no use of pesticides or synthetic chemicals in the planting process. The foundation of...
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When we start planting our gardens in the spring we are usually not thinking about our summer vacation but there are some things you do in the spring can really help your garden while you’re...
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One project I’ve been considering for several years is the installation of a path connecting my front yard to my back patio. While I can easily access the patio from the front yard by walking...
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Watering your garden can seem like an endless chore during the summer and the sticker shock when you get the water bill doesn't make this task any more pleasurable. Over the past few...
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Many of us are realizing that our natural resources are not limitless and that conservation and recycling are necessary actions to preserve these resources for future generations. Water is...
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Nothing gets me more excited than the first round of blooms you get in mid-spring from the annual flowers that you planted in April or May depending upon which growing zone you live in. Seeing your...
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