Is It Too Late To Plant?

It was a busy spring at work. There was a wedding, a prom, or a graduation party every weekend this spring. It was too cool and rainy this spring. There were home repairs that were a top priority in recent months. It happens every year. The holidays pass, and in [...]

Trees with small or non-invasive root systems for your property

Whether for aesthetic reasons or to avoid potential damage from a large root system, choosing the right trees for your property is an important decision. While larger trees are often more desirable in terms of size and lifespan, they can cause serious long-term problems if their roots invade sewers, septic [...]

Invasive plant alert: English ivy

English ivy is a visually-pleasing plant used to cover walls, fences, and ground cover. It’s also popular in hanging baskets thanks to its low maintenance. This plant gives us the feeling of being in a little cottage in the English countryside. Let’s keep it in our fantasies and out of [...]

The many benefits of shade trees

Few things make a yard more inviting than shade trees when sprucing up your outdoor space. Not only do they add beauty and an element of sophistication to your landscape, but the benefits stretch far beyond aesthetics: shade trees offer a host of potential health and environmental advantages that can [...]

How to prepare your soil for spring gardening

It may still feel like winter outside, but soon it will be spring, which means one thing for gardeners – soil preparation! Before you can nurture new plants in your glorious garden this season, you’ll need to focus on creating a nutrient-rich environment that helps support their growth. Here is [...]