A greenhouse is a perfect way to keep flowers and vegetables growing through the winter months. It has a number of other fun uses too. In this quick introduction, we tell you the basics of how to set up a greenhouse, as well as some of the many reasons why it’s a great idea.
10 Native Wildflowers to Beautify Your Winter Garden
To everything there is a season, as the song goes. That includes your garden, its plants, and its colors. While it may not stay lush and green during winter, it still can have all of its charm and appeal. Far from going on a total hibernation during the winter months, there is no reason why […]
Native Plant Alternatives to Invasive Common Buckthorn
Common buckthorn is an invasive plant species that can cause severe damage to the north-eastern eco system. How do you identify it? You will usually find it growing aggressively in the shade of deciduous tree canopies, and it can reach heights of around 35 feet. Common buckthorn also tends to lose its leaves much later […]
The Northeast Gardener’s September Checklist
Despite fall making its presence known, summer is still lingering in the air in September. This makes it an enjoyable and abundant month in the Northeastener’s garden. Make the most of the weather while it lasts with this comprehensive checklist.
6 Ideas For Autumn Color in your Garden
Autumn is a time of change—the kids are heading back to school, the weather starts cooling down and fall foliage puts on a colorful show that even the staunchest devotees of summer can enjoy. Brightening your yard with fiery fall foliage isn’t all that complicated—there are plenty of trees, shrubs and flowers that produce brilliant […]
Try This Unthirsty Evergreen for Fall and Winter Interest
Living a busy lifestyle means having much less time to spend tending to your garden. Never mind the fact that you probably will not be all that keen to spend an endless amount of time outdoors when the weather is less than pleasant! With this in mind, we would like to recommend a beautiful evergreen […]
Why (And How) You Should Attract Beneficial Insects to Your Garden
As an avid gardener, you no doubt face various challenges. Your flowers and plants could be preyed on by pests such as aphids and cutworms. Controlling them with chemicals isn’t advisable because they’re harmful to the environment and costly. Pests are also increasingly showing immunity to chemicals. The only feasible solution is to use organic […]
Maintaining Your Pool Doesn’t Have to Put You Underwater
Beating the summer heat in a pristine pool is every family’s dream, but you may feel like keeping your pool clean is a nightmare. Fortunately, you can save yourself time and money by being proactive about pool maintenance. Keep the following things in mind when caring for and maintaining your pool.
How To Recognize and Solve The Most Common Lawn Drainage Problems
What You Should Know about Lawn Drainage Problems Weather conditions, soil permeability, and landscape topography are some of the biggest factors influencing your lawn’s health. Other than negatively affecting the aesthetic appearance of your house, lawn drainage problems also cause detrimental long term issues. But once spotted, an expert can easily help you fix them.
Creating the Best Lawn on the Block: Dethatching
Thatch is a normal part of any lawn. It’s made up of little pieces of live and dead grass, roots, and pieces of stems and other debris that collects just above the soil. Thatch isn’t inherently bad, but if it gets too thick, it can cause big troubles for your lawn. Here’s what you need […]