In the garden

What are the benefits of landscape fabric? Some believe that using fabric to cover soil and topping it with a layer of mulch reduces the amount of weeds that grow...

Let’s face it, our flowering shrubs can get leggy and too large for their intended spaces.  We can definitely help them with pruning.  This helps them maintain a desired shape...

Should I fertilize the tree? This is a question I get asked regularly.  A client purchases a tree and wants it to thrive. Whatever it takes. What do you recommend?...

More specifically two types of caterpillars that can cause huge problems with your trees and boxwoods. I am speaking of Gypsy Moth, now know as Sponge moth and Boxwood Tree...

Days are getting shorter and we find ourselves spending less time outdoors. Why? Temperatures are still warm, but the darkness has us moving inside earlier and earlier. Landscape lighting is...

We all know that a healthy garden begins with healthy soil.  For most of us the option of removing the soil that we have and starting over with top of...

  For many homeowners the simple task of watering can seem overwhelming. Even timing when you are to water can seem like a challenging task.  Most gardens need on average...

Ornamental grasses are a great three season plant that add texture to any landscape. Whether used for screening and privacy, or a stand alone clump to add variation in your garden.