The Basics of Tree Pruning in Winter
February 19th, 2013
Here’s a rundown on how to prune a tree in winter… which branches to cut and where to cut them.
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Something Different in Houseplants
February 9th, 2013
Houseplants aren’t all just green and boring. Ashcombe’s Kerri Laudig shows me some of her cool favorites…
Recycling Wood and Ashes in the Landscape
January 10th, 2013
Prunings and branch blow-downs from around the yard are great (for the most part) to burn in fireplaces. Then recycle again by using the ash on your lawn or garden or in the compost. Some specific pointers…
Plant-Friendly Ice-Melting
January 5th, 2013
Rock salt used to melt ice can be a problem for lawns and plants. Here’s a video that gives you some ideas on better ways to get rid of that ice.
Holiday Plants Other Than Poinsettias
December 20th, 2012
Poinsettias aren’t the only good choice for a holiday plant. How about anthuriums, lemon cypress and ‘Diamond Frost’ euphorbia? Stauffers of Kissel Hill Mechanicsburg greenhouse manager Joy Boileau shows those and some other possibilities.
How Not to Kill a Poinsettia
December 14th, 2012
Poinsettias are easy (and beautiful) potted plants that should last weeks into the new year — if you know a couple of care tips that are important to avoid killing them.
How to Make a Holiday Wreath from Yard Prunings
December 9th, 2012
Susanna Reppert-Brill of The Rosemary House in Mechanicsburg shows George two good ways to make a holiday wreath out of trimmings from plants around the yard.
Five of the Best Christmas Tree Varieties
November 29th, 2012
What are five of the best conifer varieties for Christmas trees? Mark McCurdy of McCurdy’s Tree Farm near Dillsburg shows us his favorites.
Picking a Fresh Christmas Tree… and Keeping It That Way
November 21st, 2012
Make sure you pick a fresh Christmas tree to start with, and then follow these steps to keep the needles on your tree through Christmas.
Getting the Ol’ Yard Ready for Winter
November 15th, 2012
We’ve gone from summer to almost-winter in the blink of an eye, so if you haven’t been outside getting the landscape ready for cold weather, what are you waiting for? Here’s a rundown on winterizing jobs.