Category: Plants

Frugal & Fancy – overwintering annual displays

Most avid gardeners want to make plants (of any kind) last as long as they can.  They hate to see plants being thrown out because the summer is over or frost is coming.  What can you do then to save the plants and maybe save a few bucks? You can bring your annuals or tropical plants indoors, but plants do …

The Last Tree Standing

Like anything else, there are plenty of opinions on how a tree should be planted.  Soil, climate, time of season and type of tree can alter the method of planting slightly.  Comparing information you have heard against solid sources, like universities, extension offices and forestry services can help determine what the recommended method is for your area. Trees need proper …

Instant Tree Gratification

In an age when changing homes happens regularly and keeping up with the Jones seems never ending it is hard not to let instant gratification become your motivating factor in how you install your landscape.  Particularly if money is not an issue, it is tempting to go big.  Why wouldn’t bigger be better in the tree world? Consider this.  Now …


Andrea Shaw
Andrea Shaw
Andrea Shaw