No one likes to get stung by bees, that is a given. Especially when you are doing the dreaded yard work. The thing is that we need bees. We need them in order to keep plants and flowers growing. If it weren’t for them then we may not here. And we wouldn’t have things that [Continue]

Dig up and separate clustered spring-flowering bulbs and tubers. Feed roses after each growth, water regularly and remove dead heads of flowers Feed growing annuals every month, to keep them blooming Feed potted plants twice a month with half – strength liquid fertilizer like 20-20-20 or less often with a controlled-release pelleted fertilizer Check to [Continue]

There are many differences in yard care where ever you go. For example law maintenance will be different from Florida compared to New York. There will be different times of the year to plant things and a lawn in Florida would need to be watered more than a lawn in New York would. One thing [Continue]

Having a backyard is a wonderful thing, and when you have the opportunity to landscape it in a way that hinders the environment, it becomes something even more special. There are many ways to aid your local environment with your backyard but one of our favourites is creating a butterfly sanctuary.   A butterfly sanctuary [Continue]

Your lawn is one of the first things people see when driving past your home. With a little bit of time and effort, you can have the lawn that really is greener on the other side! Here’s how you get started.   Lawn Care Maintenance: This is a must summer, spring, winter and fall! The [Continue]

Here’s is June’s list of chores and tips for your gardens and landscaping!   Stop fertilizing as often on established roses to encourage plants to slow down for the hot summer. Water deeply as temperatures climb; a garden needs one inch of rain or water each week. The best time to water is early morning. [Continue]

I am sure you’ve read articles before that discussed what type of grass to plant in your yard or how to have a beautiful lawn – but have you ever taken the time to think about the soil beneath your turf? Why do we assume that the turf will perform to our high expectations without [Continue]

Some landscaping trends come and go fairly quickly, but apparently changing your backyards from your basic landscaping to create a destination is a trend that will be around for quite a while! People want their backyard to be somewhere where you would like to go to spend your spare time. This week we will discuss [Continue]

Here are our May Chores and Tips suggestions! Did we miss any? Tell us in the comments below!   Watering your roses with soaker hoses or drip irrigation will reduce the spread of black spot disease. Be sure to stay out of the garden when the vegetable plants leaves are wet. Walking through a wet [Continue]

Ajuga Allium Alyssum Aster Basil Bee Balm Begonia Blanket Flower Bleeding Heart Borage Calendula Cardinal Flower Columbine Coral bells (Heuchera) Dahlia Daylily Delphinium Dianthus Foxglove Fuchsia Geranium Gladiolus Globe Thistle   Helianthus Hollyhocks Iris Joe-Pye Weed Lantana Lavender Lily Marigold Mullein Musk Mallow Petunia Phlox Poppy Purple Coneflower Queen Anne’s Lace Salvia Scabiosa Stonecrop Sunflower [Continue]