In a place like Nebraska the winter landscape is best enjoyed from the coziness of the indoors.  The winter view can often be forgotten about when planning your garden design.  I like to think about different plants that I notice in a winter landscape.  What looks pretty or interesting poking out from a snow drift, or carefully frosted with ice …

A common mistake homeowners make is waiting too long to prune woody plant materials. Don’t wait until you have a problem on your hands! Prune trees and shrubs as they mature; training them for shape and habit. Some things to look for when deciding whether to prune are: crossing or rubbing branches, narrow crotches, trees with multiple leaders, and damaged stems and limbs. Keep interior branching clear so that sunlight and air can penetrate the interior of plants. Trees and shrubs compartmentalize their

Everyone loves color in the landscape, and four season color is a great way to add a punch of pizzazz throughout the year. From in-ground annuals to containers, the options for a creative outdoor display are endless. Color draws people to entrances and serves as a focal point when placed into the garden. When color is used in a business …