When many people think of nut trees in the home landscape, they cringe at the thought of a messy black walnut dropping tennis-ball-sized bombs all over the lawn and staining their patio with the black-as-ink residue that coats the inner … Continue reading
By Mara Higdon Fresh herbs are essential to any gardener’s kitchen. September is the best time to divide and pot up your herbs in the garden. This gives the plants a few months of warmth to become established before the … Continue reading
By Cindy Gilberg Everyone can think of at least one reason to plant ground covers. Many landscape dilemmas are wonderful opportunities for using ground covers, since they are practical alternatives for problem solving. Imagine no longer struggling to mow those … Continue reading
By Mara Higdon With the current economy and concerns about the safety of some of our imported foods, more and more people are growing their own food. Here are three gardening techniques that can be used to grow more food … Continue reading
