Winter can be one of the hardest seasons for your home’s hardscaping. The dramatic change in temperature, the effects of freezes and thaws, snow, and de-icing can all have incredible impacts. Not only can the season cause cosmetic damage, if… Read More
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In 2019, Boost Your Local Ecosystem with Select Native Plants
Last October, the Smithsonian released a study linking the decline in suburban backyard birds to the overwhelming presence of non-native plants. Landowners often pick non-native plants for aesthetic purposes, but many do not realize the harmful implications of their choices…. Read More
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Garden Maintenance Tips for January
It may be cold outside, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors and let your landscape sit idle in the frost. You’ve got a winter garden to tend to and enjoy. Here are some more tips on how… Read More
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Protecting Your Landscape From the Winter Chill
Winter is finally here! Have you taken the necessary steps to protect your native plants and grasses from low temperatures? Before you make the run for snow shovels and salt, ensure that your landscape is ready to face the winter… Read More
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5 Ways to Maintain Your Native Plants
Many people like the idea of a native plant garden because they’ve heard that they’re “no maintenance.” This may be partly true in so much that the native plants have a better chance of flourishing naturally without your intervention than… Read More
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A Different Approach to Fall Clean-Up
The landscaper in us all tells us to clean up our yards and gardens in preparation for winter. We know by now that an excess of leaves can harm healthy grass, and an overabundance of dead plants can quickly rot… Read More
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Tending to Native Plants During the Off-Season
Now that our first snow of the season is behind us, you may be thinking that your gardening days are truly done for the year. But not so fast! There are gardening activities that you can do all year, especially… Read More
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Natural Ways to Deter Deer From Your Native Plants
Various species of deer can be seen during any North American season. They’re beautiful creatures, but they can wreak havoc on young seedlings and other native plants. Discover the best (and most natural) ways to deter the deer from munching… Read More
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A Guide to Planning an Early Winter Garden
Just because it is getting cold outside does not mean you need to stop gardening. Consider tending to a winter garden through these chilly months to keep honing your green thumb. There are plenty of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants… Read More
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5 Ways to Help the Local Bird Population
The warm days of summer are a distant memory, but there are lots of outdoor activities to do before winter is upon us. And for the avid backyard bird watcher, the fall offers just as much excitement as the spring… Read More