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Create a calm, soothing outdoor environment by incorporating blue hues into your lush green landscape. Classic blue was the Pantone color of 2020, but I never got a chance to write an article [...]

Ever wish your landscape enticed pollinators year-round? It can — if you use plants from this list of nectar-rich flora. January is the time for planning and preparing your landscape for the [...]

Bulbs, rhizomes and corms all have different planting requirements, but with a little TLC you can get them into the ground in winter and appreciate their color and beauty come spring. For those [...]

Don’t get overwhelmed by all the different sizes and species of trees at the nursery. Use our tutorials for simple and successful tree picking and planting. According to the experts, fall and [...]

Topping is big no-no when it comes to tree pruning. If a potential contractor practices topping, move on to another contractor. Winter is the best time to prune your trees. Make sure you have the [...]

December and January are an excellent time to put your thoughts down on paper and begin researching resources. One of the most frequent requests — and sometimes desperate pleas — that I receive [...]

Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 7. Remember to adjust the clock on your irrigation controller too. Fall brings on many changes: cool, more satisfying temperatures, less pollen and most [...]

Does your landscape provoke chills and thrills of B-movie horror flicks? Read on to learn the chilling truth about gardening mayhem most foul. Despite my best efforts to discourage stranger [...]

Our landscape plants need nitrogen, but they don’t need as much as you think, especially if you practice proper gardening techniques. Soon advertisements will be in every form of media. All will [...]

Our flying friends are coming from near and far. Offer them respite with fresh water, a bountiful buffet and a safe place to stay. October is migration month for bees, butterflies and birds. Of [...]