Mulch is becoming the most popular option for gardens the past few years and for many reasons. Not only does it look appealing, but when a thick layer of mulch is applied to a garden,

We all know (well maybe not all of us) that annuals only last one season and perennials come back every year. But what are the other differences between them? If you are hoping for a

Many people don’t put too much thought into getting their gardens and lawns ready for the winter. You may rake up the leaves after they’ve fallen, but are you giving your outdoor plant life the

Thinking of Pruning? The most important thing you should know, before we discuss pruning techniques is: if you’re not confident in your ability to prune properly, than you shouldn’t prune at all. Improper pruning can wreck

The Goal? Greener Grass! Most people enjoy having a lush, green lawn. If we just leave it to nature and don’t take extra care in July and August, the result is usually a yellow, dried-

Our 5 favourite low maintenance outdoor plants Are you looking for some beautiful additions to your garden this year? If you’re looking for hardy plants that don’t require a whole lot of work then look

What Makes Weather? After the bizarre past few months of winter weather, from mild to freezing cold, blizzard-like conditions, we wondered if people really knew what was behind this crazy winter weather. The moon has

Drainage Problems? I run into this quite a bit and the solutions range from minor to major. I saw this article and it gives a pretty good overview of whats involved from rain barrels to

Boost Your Garden this Year! Want to do something new this year with your garden but not sure – here are some ideas. “Various garden accent ideas can make your garden go from ho-hum to

Top 10 Yard And Garden Design Trends For 2014 In a study just released by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Landscape architects were asked to rank the most popular trends in residential outdoor