In recent years, there has been increasing skepticism toward traditional weed killers like Roundup. The skepticism seems to be focused on whether or not the chemicals in these products are …
Very little in this life is more distressing to a gardener’s heart than a new planting that fails to thrive. This is especially true of roses, which can represent a …
Crabgrass is an annoying, creeping, annual grass that can quickly invade lawns, flower beds, and vegetable gardens. It is such a prolific nuisance that there are multiple sprays and chemical …
Lush, colorful flower beds increase curb appeal while attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. However, these same colorful flower beds also increase the amount of time you will spend transplanting, weeding, …
One of the most invigorating moments of spring is walking into a greenhouse and buying new flowers. And, perhaps one of the most disappointing moments is when the flowers don’t …
A rock flower bed can really enhance the look of your yard but does it attract snakes? This was an answer I needed and it wasn’t very easy to find. …
When deciding on a weed barrier for a flower bed or garden, one idea that comes up often is the use of Pine Straw. This offers quite a lot of …