Outdoor Living January 12, 2018 Your winter garden guide to roses No matter where you live, we’ll go over how to care for your roses throughout the winter season.
Outdoor Living January 4, 2018 9 ways to protect your plants from frost When winter begins to lift and the tender shoots of perennials emerge, an overnight frost can quite literally nip new growth in the bud. Luckily, many plants can be saved from harm when the temperature dips below the freezing point with a few simple precautions.
Outdoor Living December 15, 2017 10 ways to enjoy your garden more this holiday season Whether you’re looking for ways to entertain friends out-of-doors or would like to escape the house for a bit of peace and quiet yourself, here are 10 ideas for getting out in the garden soon.
Outdoor Living November 16, 2017 How to prolong your porch and patio season this year As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, we tend to get into hibernation mode, perhaps a bit early. Here are some easy ways to keep your porch, patio and deck inviting even as a chill sets in.
Outdoor Living November 3, 2017 Garden rocks give landscapes a luxe look Rocks and stones play a vital role, setting unpolished grainy textures against delicate plants, playing earthy tones against vivid floral displays, and adding weight, mass and a sense of solidity to a dynamic green scene.
Outdoor Living October 13, 2017 How to keep enjoying outdoor living this fall As the weather turns cooler, you might be looking for ways to keep outdoor living part of your routine. These 10 ideas can help make the most of enjoying the fresh air on your porch and patio or in your yard this season, whether you’re bookmarking dates for fall outings or looking for ways to keep your garden inviting.
Outdoor Living October 4, 2017 Your planting guide for beautiful yellow daffodils The first sight of a daffodil, whether in your garden or in a store, is proof that spring is here. They’re perennial bulbs, coming back year after year. If you want to enjoy these bulbs come spring, though, fall is the time to plant.
Outdoor Living September 27, 2017 3 steps to enhancing your garden with native plants If you are itching to add native plants to your garden, don’t feel as though you have to start over.
Outdoor Living September 27, 2017 Is a backyard chicken coop right for you? Craving a daily supply of fresh eggs, perhaps you’ve decided to join the urban homesteading movement and get yourself a flock of chickens for the backyard.
Outdoor Living September 26, 2017 4 landscape design strategies that save you money The creativity and experience you invest in when hiring a landscape designer can pay big dividends. Sometimes, however, you may want to take a more hands-on approach, whether it’s for monetary reasons or because you enjoy getting in the dirt.
Outdoor Living September 26, 2017 Why you should plant shade-loving hostas in your garden Hostas prove that variety is the spice of life, at least when it comes to their role in the landscape. Their large leaves come in a range of colors, shapes and textures and last for years. With thousands of hosta species to choose from, there’s sure to be something that will work in the shady spots of your garden.
