Thought of the Day
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Don’t Hesitate to Remove Lower Tree Branches
When you first plant a tree, it’s often a gangly little thing: a thin trunk, lots of little branches fromContinue Reading
FYO: No, You Don’t Need to Remove Suckers from Tomato Plants
Contrary to popular belief, tomatoes do not produce suckers. Many gardeners will no doubt be shocked to hear that, becauseContinue Reading
Why Do Cats Go Nuts Over Weigelas?
Question: My 7-year-old cat has discovered my weigela bush. During flowering, he climbs into the shrub to grab the flowers,Continue Reading
A Container Water Garden: Sooo Easy!
You’ve been dreaming of a water garden, but can’t find a place in your budget for such a massive installation?Continue Reading
How to Rev Up Curb Appeal
A guest blog by Kay Pascale Your home’s front exterior sets the tone for what’s inside. Therefore, you want your curbContinue Reading
Grillscaping: Grow Food You Love in the Space You Enjoy
We’ve all heard the expression, “You are what you eat.” Nowadays we also want to know more about the sourcingContinue Reading
Narrow Trees for Small Spaces
There are a thousand and one good reasons to plant a tree (they clean the air, prevent erosion, create refreshingContinue Reading
Will Conifers Resprout From a Stump?
Question: I’ve noticed that many trees will sprout from the stump when you cut them down, but conifers never seem toContinue Reading
Garden Myth: If You See Birds Eating Berries, They’re Edible
I can recall my father telling me this as a child. And just recently heard it again on a newsContinue Reading