If you have a dry, shady area in your yard and think this means you will not be able to grow any plants, think again. Not all plants require constant sun and water. In fact, some plants, like the ones described in this article, can tolerate areas with fairly waterless, low-light conditions. Note that "tolerating" [...]
How is the heat of summer going to affect your plants? The heat of the summer sun can be very hard on plants. Temperatures of 90° or above can damage the plants in your yard, even your grass. Your landscaping is an investment worth protecting, so we’re dishing out some information on the [...]
Luckily, there are a wide variety of gorgeous native plants to choose from when designing your home’s front or backyard. Exotic plants may be pretty to look at, but incorporating them into your home’s landscaping can be a nightmare. Plants like bamboo and kudzu may make great visual additions to your garden, but [...]
The phrase bad smelling plants can seem like a bit of an oxymoron. However, they do exist and when you’re thinking about landscaping, especially with spring coming soon, you may want to think about what will appeal to you both visually and when it comes to your more delicate senses, such as your sense of [...]
Fall is the perfect time to start addressing your perennials, those flowers, plants and shrubs that are capable of braving the harsh winter weather without much help. But they do need some help. And protecting your perennials from the elements will result in greener bushes, larger blooms, and long-lasting growth. Here are some tips to [...]
What flowers should you be planting during the summer? Read on to find out more. Summer is here and your garden is, hopefully, packed with beautiful bountiful blooms. If you haven’t finished all of your summer gardening yet, or if you are already planning ahead for next year, here are some of the [...]
Often considered “softscape,” trees, shrubs, and flowering plants, are the outdoor elements that make your house a home. And like everything else, these ornate landscape features are subject to trends. So what are landscapers expecting to be trending in 2012? Water Conservation: People are becoming more conscious of the way in which they use water, attempting [...]
In our hectic weeks chock full of work and obligations, it's easy for our brains to feel constantly on the verge of overload. Compounding the chaos of day-to-day realities are the not-so-tranquil urban environments many of us find ourselves a part of. It isn't difficult to believe that the traffic, noise, and image overload of [...]
It might sound radical and like the last thing you would want to do to your plants, but overwintering is a great way to put your delicate plants through the winter without, well, putting them through the winter! Here are some excellent tips on overwintering your delicate plants! Overwintering your plants is helpful during [...]
The presence of plants in hospital recovery rooms (or the ability to visually see a garden from the window) can actually help patients heal faster. Spring is on the way! Soon, the dark chill of winter will be behind us and beautiful flowers will be blooming and basking in sunshine at every corner [...]