purple plants

Gardening to Stop Mosquitoes

Nothing ruins a relaxing day in the backyard more than the buzzing and biting of mosquitoes. Worldwide, there are over 3,500 types of mosquitoes, 200 of which live in the United States. The most common way to keep mosquitoes at bay is to use chemicals…
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forsythia shrub

Welcoming Spring with Fabulous Forsythia

While most modern homeowners believe forsythia is too ubiquitous to plant in their yard, it really is a bright harbinger of spring at a time of year when spring is desperately needed. Among the first flowers to bloom, they provide a joyful bright appearance…
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gardening tools, wheelbarrow and mulch

Landscape Tools Every Homeowner Should Own

Whether you’re an avid gardener, do minimum maintenance doer or hire a professional to care for your landscape, there are some tools that every homeowner should have. Here’s our list of outdoor tools you should have in your garage or shed: Gloves…
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Beautiful Winter Backyard

Yes, the days are growing colder and darker. The shrubs are pruned; the grass was seeded; flower beds are mulched; and garden tools are clean and waiting for the March thaw. Even in the throes of winter weather, there is so much to enjoy and admire…
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potted herbs

Bringing Herbs in for the Winter

Just because it’s getting cooler outside doesn’t mean gardening has to end, especially if you love to grow herbs. Bring your herbs indoors so you can continue to enjoy them through the winter months. Rosemary, lemongrass, ginger and verbena are…
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Fall Tree Maintenance

Now that summer is officially over, landscaping tasks become more about cleanup, winter maintenance, and prepping for next spring. The trees are starting to display the change in seasons with foliage that ranges from bright oranges and reds to warm golds…
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lilac

Calling All Lilac Lovers

Is there anyone out there who doesn’t love lilacs? With beautiful blooms and amazing fragrance, lilacs are a perennial favorite.  Fall is the perfect time to plant lilacs, so if your landscape is lacking this hardy and fragrant spring favorite we’ll…
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Top 10 Fall Flowers for Your Garden

Many mark Labor Day weekend as an end to summer but warm sunny weather can continue on way past September. There are many perennials to keep the color going in your backyard right up until the first frost. Many of these flowers have long, hardy stems…
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