“Do now or don’t do” time has arrived for central U.S. residents who work in their yard and garden.
“June 1 is typically a good deadline to be finished with any spring plantings–annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees,” said Emily Nolting, horticulturist with Kansas State University Research and Extension. “Of course, planting can continue well into June. [...]
The best way to a healthy landscape is preventive health care, according to Ann McGovern, outreach spokesperson for Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, “healthy soil equals healthy plants. A key quality of healthy soil is biological activity — an abundance and diversity of species.” At her recent healthy landscapes workshop, she explained that most soil [...]
Melding Interior and Exterior Design – Outdoor living continues with a strong emphasis on creating a cohesive flow between interior and exterior spaces. Outdoor rooms meld colors, textures and styles with a home’s indoor spaces. Backyard retreats, including meditation areas, reading nooks and living rooms also are growing in popularity.
Attractive Xeriscape – [...]
Few plants come with a warning, but some probably should. One appropriate for many unsuspecting buyers might be: This plant could grow up to be a monster.
A ponytail in a small pot rescued from the discard cart at a local garden center was a bargain buy for Leslie Campagna of Sanford. The plant grew on [...]
If local nursery shelves are any indication, home gardeners in the Northwest seem to be using more eco-friendly yard products than ever.
Appropriate for Earth Day Sunday (and Earth Day should be every day!), the choice of “organic,” “natural” or “least-toxic” products as fertilizers and pest controls is helping gardeners bring new care and awareness to [...]
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