Starting a Rose Garden in February
If you have ever admired the beauty of a rose garden and dreamed of having one of your own, but thought it would be too difficult to accomplish or to maintain, now is the...
Five Things Professional Landscapers Do To Their Yards Every Fall
Doing fall work on your yard prepares it to rest for the winter, and allows it to grow even better next spring. Most of us are just thankful to see that last cutting done...
Installing The Best Fence Posts For Your Garden
Fencing is very functional. It can be used as a barrier to keep things out or keep things, like a dog or other people, in. Fencing can be decorative, adding a backdrop for landscaping....
Japanese Gardens in Your Own Backyard
People all over the world are quickly adopting traditional Japanese garden designs for their backyard. It’s no wonder that this is becoming the new trend, because Japanese gardens draw heavily on Buddhist, Shinto and...
Landscaping To Attract Birds: Create A Bird Sanctuary
If you’re thinking of creating a bird sanctuary, then thank you. Really, using your spare space in the backyard can help save birds every year and provide threatened birds with a safe stopping point....
Making A Mosaic Garden
Growing up in a small town that rests about 50 miles north of Philadelphia, it was common to get in the car with family or friends to enjoy an event or attraction in the...
Easy Tree Stump Removal
There could be numerous reasons why you might need to remove a tree stump from your property. Whether the tree fell down as a result of a bad storm or you decided to cut...
FINALLY: The Many Types of Grass Explained
The varieties of grass are quite abundant, but there are basically two types that you must decide to plant, and they are cool season type grass and warm season type grass. Depending on your...
How to Choose a Lawn Type For Your Environment
Of course, every landowner has big dreams of having a green lawn that they can look out at every single day. However, in order to achieve this look, it is crucial to learn exactly what...
Fun Rock Garden Ideas
There are many reasons to create a rock garden in your yard. Not only are they in season all year round, but they are completely low maintenance. They also add interest and fun to...
Honeysuckle Vines: The Three Varieties of Pruning
Honeysuckle vines are known for their wide growth spans, so pruning is necessary to control the size and shape of these shrubs. Without the correct treatment from us, the vines will become unmanageable, ultimately...
How to Transplant Evergreens
Evergreens are a beautiful addition to any landscaping design. They're hardy and enduring plants--but they sometimes outgrow their location. And this is usually the time of year that we discover just how overgrown an...
When To Prune Flowering Shrubs as They Bloom
One of the many benefits that come from flowering plants is the beautiful blooms that come with it. Springtime and summer are the seasons often heralded by colorful plants or blooms. Once the peak...
Spring Pruning! Flowering Trees and Shrubs
When winter begins to turn to spring, and you cannot wait to get into your garden, pruning is a good place to start. Spring pruning keeps plants healthy and gets rid of damaged, diseased...
