When designing your moon garden, choose plants that put on their best show at night. From the elegant moonflower to […]
Category: Landscaping
Most Poisonous Landscape Plants for Dogs
The most poisonous landscape plants for dogs include the Sago palm, castor bean, and autumn crocus. Eating even small amounts of these can be fatal to your pet.
How and Why to Deadhead Flowers
Do summer’s faded flowers make you feel like a Debbie Downer? Just deadhead them! Many flowers will put out at […]
Worst Trees for Allergy Sufferers
How can you hear the beautiful spring birdsong when you’re too busy blowing your nose? Allergies affect between 10% and […]
How to Keep Cats Out of Your Yard and Garden
Are cats on the prowl in your neighborhood? While some homeowners enjoy furry visitors, maybe you fear these felines will […]
The Changing Nature of the American Lawn
Some of my favorite memories as a child are playing on my grandparents’ front lawn. I remember as a small […]
Guide to Warm-Season Grasses
Warm-season grasses grow best in areas with warm summers and mild winters. These hardy grasses can take the heat and […]
How to Design a Native Plant Garden
The difference between plants and a garden is design. Native plants are a hot topic for homeowners, but how do […]
10 Best Drought-Tolerant Trees For Your Landscape
Drought-tolerant trees are perfect for dry climates because they need very little water once established. Those include the blue palo verde, desert willow, Texas ebony, sweet acacia, olive tree, cork oak, coast live oak, California pepper tree, bur oak, and Chinese pistache.
Guide to Planting Zones
Do you know how to find hardy plants for your landscape? If you’re a first-time gardener, it can be hard […]