Planting and caring for trees and shrubs is one of the most rewarding ways to enhance your landscape, improve air quality, and support local wildlife. Knowing how to properly plant and maintain these green investments is essential for their long-term health and beauty. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the key steps for theRead More
Pruning is a key part of keeping plants happy, healthy, and looking their best. It's always a good idea to remove parts of any plant that can be described by "the three D's: Dead Dying Diseased Aside from that, there are good and...not-so-good times to trim and shape trees and shrubs. Unfortunately each plant isRead More
While it can be tempting to plant summer crops early in hopes of getting a head start, it’s important to understand the ideal season for each vegetable. Planting at the right time gives your garden the best chance to flourish. The calendar below follows USDA Zone 6a guidelines to help you plant each crop inRead More
Tomatoes are one of the most popular home-grown foods— and with good reason! While also being relatively easy to grow, home-grown tomatoes can put their store-bought counterparts to shame. Here are some helpful tips for growing tomatoes. Caring for Your Tomatoes Tomato Growing Habits Different varieties of tomato plants grow in different ways. There areRead More
Hummingbird Feeders Spotting a tiny hummingbird in your garden can be such a delight. Hummingbird feeders are a simple way to ensure a constant supply of nectar is available to any feathered guest stopping by without having to plant a thing. Food Sources Nectar is a sugary fluid secreted by plants. It's also a hummingbird’sRead More
What's the difference between an annual and a perennial? Plants fall into two main categories: annuals and perennials. Annuals need to be replanted every year because they won't survive through the winter. Perennials will come back every year after dying back to the ground in the winter. So why would anyone plant annuals? In short,Read More
Spring 2025Is it too early to plant?In short, it depends on what you're wanting to plant. We're nearly guaranteed to see more nights dip into the mid-20's, so if the plants aren't frost-hardy, they won't make it. Many cool weather annuals can survive even when temperatures dip into the high 20's. (Evergreens, and dormant treesRead More
