January is a time for planning, and I want to introduce you to a winner for year-round beauty: the Wintergem Boxwood (Buxus ...
If you're cold outside, there's a fair chance your plants are cold too. Keep them warm and healthy by sprinkling a layer of ...
Careful garden planning can maximize the benefit for butterflies, bees and other pollinators, even in a small space. This ...
Dozens of old Christmas trees were given a second chance at life Saturday morning, Jan. 10, during the fourth annual Mulch-o-Rama event in Milwaukee.Participants brought their tree ...
Pests don’t always disappear in winter. Mice, spiders, and other critters look for warm places to hide, including your garden ...
Focus on winter plant protection, watch for environmental damage to lawns and landscapes, and match indoor plant care to seasonal conditions. Consider using your holiday tree as habitat for winter ...
Mulching provides numerous benefits to a garden year-round, including regulating the soil temperature, minimizing evaporation in the soil, and protecting the roots. "Mulch is an essential part of ...
Putting your garden to bed properly in the fall can make all the difference come springtime. It's crucial you take all the measures necessary to protect your perennials before you leave them to ...
This video shows what happens when you use mulch in the garden such as grass clippings, sugarcane, woodchip, poultry litter, cardboard, and even general garden waste. Self Sufficient Me is based on ...
This is the time of year when snowbirds and tourists return to the island. Everyone is busy cleaning the last of the summer growth from their landscapes. Many people will begin mulching their gardens ...
In the classic 1970 folk song, “Woodstock,” Joni Mitchell opined “…and we’ve got to get ourselves back to the garden.” In fact, data suggest that 60% of us spend less than 30 minutes per day outdoors, ...