by Christina | Aug 10, 2016 | Fall, Gardening Basics
As the summer comes to an end and autumn approaches, the days get shorter and cooler temperatures signal the time to ready your plants for winter. How can you protect your treasured tropicals from winter damage? Overwintering Tropical Plants Don’t wait until frost...
by Christina | Aug 10, 2016 | Fall, Gardening Basics
Fall is an excellent time to start a compost pile with all of the leaves falling, and if you develop compost now, you will have a rich source of organic material for your garden and flowerbeds in spring. Getting started with compost is fairly simple if you keep in...
by Christina | Aug 10, 2016 | Blog, Fall, Gardening Basics
A compost pile should be part of every gardener’s yard, since it adds so many benefits for recycling and providing organic material in the garden. There are times, however, when it can be tricky to keep a compost pile in peak condition and breaking down material...
by Christina | Jun 14, 2016 | Gardening Basics, Summer
Periods of drought, heat waves and rising water bills can make any gardener more interested in saving water. Fortunately, there are many ways you can be water-wise without skimping on the moisture your plants need to thrive. Make the Most of Mulch Mulches not only...
