Americans spend more than a whopping 1 billion dollars on mulch every year, and a good part of those sales are to ordinary homeowners who are doing their own landscaping. If you’re eyeing your yard, … Read more
As the saying goes, every room and every outfit needs a touch of black, and the same is true of your outdoor décor. Black stone can be used in many different ways in your landscape … Read more
So, you’ve decided that your property has too much lawn! What’s next for your yard? Planning to replace grass with garden beds? Or are you simply going to create mulched areas to cut down on … Read more
Spider mites are a common problem for plant lovers, whether it be indoors or outdoors. These tiny pests can get out of control if you’re not vigilant, as they reproduce at an astonishing rate. One … Read more
If there’s any one bug that can make most people shudder when it’s found crawling on their exposed skin, it’s a tick. And no wonder! These tiny creatures, who are technically arachnids, not insects, feed … Read more
Many plants that northern gardeners grow as annuals are, in fact, tender perennials. That list includes vegetables such as peppers and artichokes, and flowers like snapdragons and impatiens, fruits like figs, and favourite herbs such … Read more
It can be challenging to figure out how to incorporate your fence line into your overall landscape design. Many homeowners give up and simply install a wooden or metal fence and concentrate on other elements … Read more
You may have heard of using neem oil in your vegetable garden as an organic, safe pesticide that won’t harm birds or beneficial insects, if applied properly. But what about fruit trees? In this guide, … Read more
Even if you’re a cat lover, there’s one place you don’t want to see your furry friend, and that’s in your garden! Unfortunately, as you may have noticed, cats love to dig in garden mulch. … Read more
Neem oil is a safe, organic alternative to using traditional pesticides in controlling harmful insect infestations, and to combat fungal diseases in most plants, including flowering plants. Made from the neem tree, the active ingredient, … Read more