Spring Cleanups – Get Rid of That Post-Winter Mess!

If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s the post-Winter mess I find in my yard in every year. I get excited with the warmer weather, but the sticks and leaves covering the ground always put a damper on the coming Spring. Everything is always a little messy around my house in March (inside and […]
Homemade Decorations for Thanksgiving Using Plants From Your Garden

Even after the garden has gone dormant for the year, we can still admire it and use it for decorations in our homes. Dried dogwood twigs, ornamental grass, and dried hydrangeas are just a few of the many materials waiting to be used. Here is a list of DIY ideas to use parts of your […]
How to Prepare Your Evergreens for Winter

When the cold weather comes, we go inside or put on layers, but trees have to remain outside, in the same spot, year-round. They have mastered this way of life, but even so, winter remains a challenge for some species. Evergreens, in particular, are vulnerable to desiccation, winter burn, and heavy snow. Here are ways […]
How to Preserve Your Fall Harvest

Having too much garden produce is not a bad problem, but when the final harvest comes, it’s tricky to know how to preserve it. Fortunately, our ancestors figured out many methods long before the fridge was invented. If pickling, canning, and dehydrating are not your thing, don’t worry—there are several ways to preserve your garden […]
Save Your Harvest: Fall Garden Pest Control

Aphids It can sometimes surprise you when you go to harvest a piece of kale and find it covered with aphids. No bigger than 1/8“, you’ll find these tiny insects on the underside of leaves, crooks of branches, and stems of vegetables and flowers. Over time, they’ll suck the sap out of a plant, leaving […]
How to Create the Perfect Pumpkin Patch Fall Decor

Pumpkins are beautiful gifts of autumn that we only get to enjoy this time of year. Besides making pies and carving them into Jack-o-lanterns, we can also admire their beauty on the front porch and in landscape displays. Here are designs and ideas to bring the magic of a pumpkin patch right to your home! […]
A Complete Guide to Fall Lawn Care

Grass is a plant with specific needs just like any other garden perennial. Fall is the perfect time to check on the lawn, give it a little extra love, if necessary, and prepare it for spring. Take care of your lawn this fall with these simple steps! Go Low on the Last Cut It’s […]
Plant Combinations for an Incredible Fall Display

The dramatic seasonal changes of fall always bring about spectacular color. We’re all familiar with the vibrant colors among our trees, but there are many annuals and perennials that bloom this time of year as well. Here are some autumn beauties you can combine into beautiful displays for the fall! Coneflower – Stonecrop – Russian […]
Use Season Extenders for a Longer Harvest

The gardening season doesn’t have to end with the first frost. With the help of cold frames, row covers, and other DIY structures, you can protect your veggies from frost and extend your harvest for weeks and even months. Here are simple practices that any gardener can use at home! Plant a Fall Garden […]
Is Your Tree Healthy?

Learn how to read the signs that your tree is giving you. With some basic knowledge, you can keep your trees healthier and, if worst comes to worst, know when it’s time to call the arborist and remove the tree. Here are simple guidelines to assess tree health! Look for Annual Growth First off—a […]