Plant Care and Summer Vacations
June 28th, 2016
How do you keep your plants from dying while you’re away on summer vacation? Here are 10 ways to leave your flowers…
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Black Thumb? I Don’t Think So
September 1st, 2014
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.
George’s Plant Safari
June 10th, 2014
Looking for a great selection of bargain plants? George found it on his birthday “plant safari” to Lancaster County nurseries.
Mulch Bargain? It’s Not in the Bag…
May 5th, 2014
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.
The Bug-Bloom Connection
March 27th, 2013
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.”
Things I Wish Somebody Would’ve Told Me, Part 2
February 16th, 2013
Here are the rest of my 20 tips for avoiding trial-and-error mistakes in the landscape.
Things I Wish Somebody Would’ve Told Me, Part 1
February 9th, 2013
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…
Pondless Water Features
January 12th, 2013
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.
How do the garden shows do it?
March 4th, 2010
You might take all of the blooming plants for granted at those indoor flower shows, but it’s not easy building displays and getting everything to bloom at that early time. Here’s a look at the secrets that landscapers use to craft these “instant springs.”
Gifts of Gardens
December 24th, 2009
Two caring women who have dealt with challenges in their lives responded with plans to build gardens — one a flower garden in honor of mothers who have battled cancer and the other a tribute to those who have given their lives in defense of our country. Hear their stories and learn about the local gardens in this Christmastime 2009 piece…
