Azalea As a garden favorite and staple in many gardens, azaleas are loved for their bright color blooms and easy-care foliage. These beautiful shrubs are reliable as an evergreen and striking when in bloom. Some varieties even have foliage that deepens in color with cooler temperatures. Azaleas come in all shapes, sizes, and colors and … More AZALEA
As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hedge shears are another must-have tool and are the manual version of electric hedge trimmers. We’ll cover electric hedge trimmers next week. But for now, let’s discuss why you need manual hedge shears. Hedge shears are simple, smaller, and lighter than most electric hedge trimmers, making … More SERIES: MUST-HAVE GARDEN TOOLS #5 | HEDGE SHEARS
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As your new trees and shrubs grow to maturity, or if you already have established plants, you will need to invest in bypass loppers. Bypass loppers are a must-have tool to keep your trees and shrubs well-shaped. They work similar to scissor blades and are best … More SERIES: MUST-HAVE GARDEN TOOLS #4 | BYPASS LOPPER
Lush green lawns are attractive. But having beautiful, pest-free grass is even better, right? Absolutely! Enjoying your yard without enduring the aftereffect of bug bites or seeing ant mounds throughout is invaluable. Keep in mind that nothing is 100% guaranteed. But there are solutions available to reduce the nuisance of creepy crawlers overtaking your lawn. … More THE SECRET AND BENEFITS TO BUG FREE GRASS
QUESTION FROM READER: Is it necessary to fertilize plants, especially perennials? I thought if my plants came back, regular watering was enough. Also, if fertilizer is needed, how often should it be used, and when is the best time to apply it? GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, Yes! Fertilizer is food for your plants. It provides … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (May Edition)
Landscape fabric can be an effective solution for controlling weeds. Although, not everyone would agree since weeds sometimes sprout even with it installed. Like all weed control methods, landscape fabric is not a guarantee. But, if a quality material is purchased and correctly installed, there will be fewer weeds than without the fabric. It will … More HOW TO USE LANDSCAPING FABRIC
QUESTION FROM READER: What plants do you recommend for the fall and winter seasons? GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, We like getting the most bang for our buck when selecting plants. That’s why we start with a foundation of hardy perennial plants and work in other plants from there. With that said, we recommend plants that … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (February Edition)
