Each year in January and February, I give my pre-spring “Get Ready for Spring” garden talk. I always start the talk with pre-spring pruning and the importance of sharp tools. … Read More
Plants, The Perfect Rx For Clean Air!
There are a wide variety of pollutants released in your home by furniture, paint, carpet, household cleansers, even gas cooktops and hot water in the shower, that can trigger illnesses, … Read More
Trimming Ornamental Grasses
The last week of January to first week of February is the best time to prune ornamental grasses. New spring growth will not emerge properly and abundantly if plants are … Read More
Why Is There Mold On My Citrus?
It’s the time of year we are scurrying around the garden, picking delicious ripening citrus. Perfect gift giving for the holidays! A few days ago, I noticed that some of … Read More
Quick Weed Clean-up Before The Guests Arrive!
A friend texted me this week-end and asked how she can get rid of her winter weeds. Probably like everyone, she’s getting ready for her family to arrive! She has … Read More
Flowering Cabbage & Kale, Another Winter Treasure!
Spectacular is the best word for Flowering Cabbage & Kale, with its purple hues on sage green leaves. These ornamentals are in the same family as edible cabbage and kale, … Read More
Succulents – Our Winter Surprise!
Just when you think things are going monochromatic for the winter, a bright stalk appears in the landscape, then another and another… the aloe plants have gone into bloom. Torches of red, … Read More
Living Christmas Trees
There are some great alternatives to cut Christmas trees. Norfolk Island Pines are one of the most popular because of their look. They are layered like many fir trees and … Read More
All About Poinsettias!
How to Care for Your Poinsettias Place the plant in an area where it will receive as much indirect light as possible and do not place it in a draft. Should … Read More
How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh and Beautiful!
It’s a wonderful crazy time each year as we ready for the arrival of Christmas trees. This year they are extra pretty and fresh! We look forward to helping you … Read More