10 WAYS TO A HEALTHY BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE Take the pledge – No more toxic pesticides Reduce your lawn area Go organic for your lawn, trees, shrubs and gardens Recycle yard waste into brush piles and compost Mulch leaves and grass clippings Plant native plants and natural landscapes Grow your food – fruit, herbs and vegetables organically Bring back the birds, …

Planting Flower Bulbs: Pure Joy There’s only one thing more rewarding than watching your garden come to life in a blaze of color after a long cold winter–it’s seeing this all happen without any effort on your part over the last few months. Flower bulbs placed in the ground are like little time-activated capsules, and now (fall) is the time …

Why have an article about rhododendron pruning in October when the best time to prune a rhododendron is late winter/early spring while the plant is dormant? We just wanted to get this information out to those ready to do an October pruning, and perhaps cause you to consider waiting. Rhododendron Pruning for a Sustainable Garden is an art form. Learn …

What is ecological landscaping? What’s the best time of year to get started with your garden? Which types of grass and plants grow best in our area? Is there an organic way to deal with issues like pollen, flooding and insect problems? What kinds of edible plants grow best in our gardens? What tips do you have for growing house …

Dethatching Your Lawn – Why Dethatch? When a lawn is left untended, it begins to collect a gradually thickening layer of debris, roots and dead grass just above the soil surface. This layer will begin to block out water and air from the lawn’s root system, and it also harbors disease and pests which can damage the lawn. Dethatching is …