It’s time to think about getting your garden in shape for spring! What’s the first thing that comes to mind and makes you smile when you think about your garden? Is it the vivid colors that add vibrance and beauty to your yard? The hum of bees and hummingbirds buzzing from flower to flower as […]
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It’s safe to say that most of us are ready for spring to make its warm entrance in a few weeks. There is no doubt the winter blues can take a toll on anyone, even your plants. Perhaps some of your perennials have gone dormant for the winter, or your annuals have ended their life […]
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If you hope to avoid a floral faux pas, consider the language of flowers!
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When you receive a root-filled bag with no evidence of life, what’s a gardener to do? Relax and take a deep breath. Those dry roots will morph into a lovely addition to your garden!
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With the holidays over and the garden still blanketed in snow, what’s a gardener to do to survive the cold, dark days of winter? Dream of spring blooms, of course! And what’s the best way to prepare for a new garden season? Rest, rejuvenate, and reap garden inspiration by reading great garden books! With thousands […]
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Do you know that 2020 is the year of “Classic Blue?” For the past two decades, global color guru Pantone® proclaimed a “Color of the Year”—and trend followers everywhere quickly updated their wardrobes and interior décor with splashes of the anointed “it” color. But why limit Pantone’s trending hue to scarves and throw pillows? Instead, […]
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As winter pummels the garden and snowdrifts create mini-mountains in your landscape, it’s easy to enjoy the frosty wonderland from inside your home. However, your plants and garden décor may not appreciate the seasonal stress. To protect your garden from harsh winter weather, follow our easy steps to winter-proof your plants and garden goodies. Winter […]
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As temperatures plummet and snow covers the landscape, garden season may seem ages away—unless you’re lucky to live in a warm zone! Most gardeners start counting the days until spring as soon as the first frost hits. They hoard seed catalogs and dog-ear interesting landscape designs in their favorite books and magazines. Even if the […]
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As the temperatures cool and daylight hours shorten, the beautiful blooms of fall plants fade. Late autumn and winter induce dormancy in many plants. However, your garden can still shine brightly with a bit of planning. You just need to choose the proper perennials that add color, texture, and interest throughout the dreary days of […]
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If you’re like most gardeners, your mailbox overflows each fall with flower bulb catalogs, tempting you with stunning tulips and dazzling daffodils. Bulb companies know we need a burst of blooming spring beauty after enduring the cold, dark days of winter. After all, who doesn’t love the first spring snowdrop or cute crocus? Fall is […]
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