Cities nationwide get pumped about pumpkin season - so why wouldn't you try growing your own gourds in your garden? It’s an excellent way to add beauty, style and color to your home. The fall months are prime time to harvest gourd varieties to use for decorations as well as household tools. Pumpkin, ... » Learn More about Secrets and techniques for Growing Gourds
Landscaping
Landscaping Designs for 2017
With warmer weather and longer days on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get your yard in shape for summer. Save this year's top landscaping trends (based on the National Association of Landscape Professionals) in mind as you get started. Landscaping Designs for 2017 1. Going green ... » Learn More about Landscaping Designs for 2017
Strategies for Wholesome Yards
For decades we’ve had landscape principles set up that could hinder us from creating thriving, sustainable landscapes. We've covered some of these principles, or rules, previously, but there are far more to take into account amending as a new garden season is upon us. So let's see how to get your ... » Learn More about Strategies for Wholesome Yards
Ways trees add to a home’s value and curb appeal
Home ownership is a big investment, which means buyers and sellers are normally researching ways to add long-term value to their property, and knowing how is a superb way for a real estate agent to provide added value. In this case, money can grow on trees. It’s not a secret - landscaping ... » Learn More about Ways trees add to a home’s value and curb appeal
Planting Spring Flowers in the Fall
Fall is the time for … planting? Yep. Prior to stashing your garden tools, invest some effort now for a lovely payback in the spring. Hardy, cold-tolerant bulbs have no problem spending the winter underground, where they will be ready for warming soil and sunny skies to tease them to the surface in ... » Learn More about Planting Spring Flowers in the Fall