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While there’s no perfect answer to how much you should water in winter, there are some key conditions and observations to consider. As homeowners watch their landscapes enter winter dormancy, [...]

Does your garden stand out or melt away in winter? Striking forms and contrasting textures can make all the difference this season. It’s easy to create a gorgeous summer garden by including lots [...]

A filthy feeder is bad news for the birds. Luckily there are several options that don’t require any upkeep at all — some you can even grow in your yard! Did you know that a poorly cared for [...]

No need to drive to the nearest park when you can lace up your boots and “hit the trail” right in your own yard. Gardening is excellent exercise for your body and mind. Now that the [...]

If you’re looking for winter blooms, there are many plants — including several that are native — that would make great additions to your winter garden. Are you the kind of gardener who must [...]

If you’ve been watering all winter, you may need to wage a war on weeds. Here are the five usual suspects to watch for. Cool temperatures and winter precipitation make picture-perfect [...]

It took four years, but I finally got to watch the life cycle of a monarch unfold before my eyes. Here are the snapshots so you can share this rare experience too. I had the unique opportunity [...]

Our climate supports a wide array of beautiful flowers and turf grass substitutes. Winter is the best time to rethink the traditional lawn-based landscape and create a plan that will help you [...]

In a perfect world, every landscape would have the right plants and use very little water. Give your yard a shot at perfection — consult a SAWS conservation expert! A new year usually means a [...]