No matter how much you know about plants or how many right things you do, sometimes plants just die. Like it or not, it’s a fact of gardening. A lot of the time, easy expiration is a shortcoming of particular plants, such as how dwarf Alberta spruces are spider-mite magnets, or how […]
How do you keep your plants from dying while you’re away on summer vacation? Here are 10 ways to leave your flowers…
I don’t buy the idea that you’re either born with a green thumb or you’re not. Gardening is a skill you learn over time.
Looking for a great selection of bargain plants? George found it on his birthday “plant safari” to Lancaster County nurseries.
Trying to figure out the cheapest way to get mulch on your dirt? It’s not bags. In fact, if you’re buying a lot of bags, it may even be cheaper to hire someone to do the whole thing for you instead.
There’s truth to some of those “old wive’s tales” such as it’s time to plant corn when the oak leaves are the size of a squirrel’s ear. Bugs, blooms and all sorts of natural events are interconnected. Knowing them can give you an edge. It’s actually a science called “plant phenology.”
Here are the rest of my 20 tips for avoiding trial-and-error mistakes in the landscape.
Wouldn’t it be nice to know the many ways you can ruin a landscape before learning it yourself the trial-and-error way. For your yard-saving pleasure, here’s what I’ve learned over the years…
A waterfall without a pond? It’s possible, and it’s called a pondless water feature. If you like the idea of moving water in the yard but not fish care, aquatic plants and open water, take a look.
I like to shop locally and support Pennsylvania small businesses whenever possible. But sometimes I’m looking for offbeat stuff or unusual varieties that I can only get online or via mail-order. An excellent web site for consumer reviews of these and just about all other mail-order companies is the Dave’s Garden website. […]