Herbs are basically known for being useful to people due to their fragrance, culinary attributes and medicinal qualities. Their traditional definition of an herb, short for herbaceous, is a plant growing from a soft stem, it doesn’t become a woody stem. But the stem issue no longer defines the herbs, they are popular no matter … Read more
If you already have tomatoes growing in your yard you are fortunate because they are well on their way to providing some yummy summer goodness. Tomato plants are amazing growers, taking energy from the sun and converting it to growth better than almost any other plant. Since they are such good growers they can get … Read more
If you have the opportunity to design your garden from the very beginning, consider yourself very lucky. Usually once landscapes and garden beds are in place it is a very expensive, labor intensive and time consuming process to remove everything and begin from scratch. It can be done but if you get to design your … Read more
The number of evergreen trees and shrubs that can be used in the landscape is mind boggling. They come in a variety of sizes, colors and textures, along with some blooming varieties and those with berries. With this great number of plants, we have so much to choose from to find the ones that will … Read more
Choosing Trees Trees are a fantastic addition to any landscape as they add value to a property. Don’t you feel sorry for people who have no trees around their home? It looks very bare, but nature won’t leave a space uncovered for long so you should choose the trees you want to add to your … Read more
When you have garden plants in pots there always comes a time when they may need to move to a larger pot. This is a fairly easy chore to accomplish and it can be done whenever it’s needed but spring is certainly a good time to take a hard look and evaluate your potted garden … Read more
It’s hard to believe the fall season is upon us once again! Just a few weeks ago everyone was at the beach enjoying those sunny days in the sand. Now the sunshine is still there but the light has a different slant and the night temperatures are dropping a bit. This is a good time … Read more
As we feel the air start to dry out and get a bit cooler it gives us the energy to get outside and work in the yard again. With the really hot days behind us now we look forward to spending time in the garden, making it tidy and maybe planting some things. One of … Read more
Anyone who has room for garden beds in their landscape should have at least a few Hosta, they are magnificent this year! They are a perennial, which means they disappear at frost and reappear in the spring, growing a bit larger each year. They come in all sizes, from very large to very petite, making … Read more
If you are lucky enough to have the beautiful Black Eyed Susan in your garden then you already know that they are a wonderful plant! These plants offer beautiful green foliage and yellow flowers with a black/brown center. The version referred to here is the Rudbeckia fulgida, which is a perennial with a bushy habit … Read more