Here are a few helpful insects that can greatly benefit your outdoor garden and backyard space. Ladybugs Some people believe ladybugs are good luck—and for the gardener, that’s true! They feed on soft-bodied, plant-damaging insects like aphids, mites, and mealybugs, making them fantastic natural pest control agents. You can attract them to your garden by… Read more »
Here in the Northeast, winter seems to last forever. But when March rolls around, we finally start to get glimpses of hope that spring is on its way. When we’re gifted with a few of those 50-degree days (often followed by another round of snow), we can start to dream about how we’re going to… Read more »
Most people do not like to weed. That said, it can be meditative and therapeutic. Just like you feel good when you clean your house because things are put in order and look nice, a weed-free garden area gives you a sense of accomplishment and peace. Unfortunately, even after you weed, guess what… more weeds… Read more »
While it might be tempting to let your sprinklers run every day in pursuit of a picture-perfect lawn, it’s also costly and environmentally inefficient. The same idea applies to heavily watering your plants and flowers. So, what’s a gardener to do? The short answer: a few things. Thanks to the help of our lawn and… Read more »
As the spring season swoops in and revitalizes the outdoors with new life, it is time to prepare your soil for spring gardening. Here are a few ways to get your soil ready for planting this season. Compost/manure Compost provides soil with a fresh infusion of nutrient-rich organic matter, improving its ability to absorb water… Read more »
If you love having a beautiful backyard, but aren’t a big fan of all of the upkeep that it takes to maintain the lawn, you might be interested in installing a low-maintenance alternative to grass instead. Whether you’re looking for drought-tolerant options or a set-it-and-forget it ground cover, there are plenty of plantings to consider…. Read more »
Fall has officially arrived, and that means two things: you’ll be enjoying the crisp cooler weather, and start dreading the day when you have to spend hours raking and removing leaves from your yard. We know it can be a huge hassle to remove leaves from your yard, but it’s an important part of keeping… Read more »