Winterizing your Yard

Something you may want to consider before it gets really cold, is what do you need to do with your yard before its too late. Some we have already talked about, including your sprinkler shut down and some pruning. In this article I wanted to talk about some additional proactive steps you can take. Have looked at your yard with the consideration…
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The Art of having a Lawn

If you have the chance to glimpse the gardens of the rich and famous, you’ll notice that most of them have lawns. This isn't surprising because unlike other types of gardens and landscape designs, lawns are easier to maintain and pretty on the eyes because of their neat symmetry. The Right Way of Choosing a Lawn For purposes of definition, any area…
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Cold Climate Broadleaf Evergreens

Choosing broadleaf evergreens for cold climate landscape gardens is tricky. The further north we travel, the fewer choices exist. Most broadleaf evergreens merely survive beyond plant hardiness zone 5 (- 20° to -10°), but a few grow well in their particular areas. There are two reasons why choice of broadleaf evergreens is limited. Broadleaf…
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How to Grow Tomato Seeds

There is nothing better on a warm summers evening than strolling around your garden and picking fresh tomatoes straight off the vine to eat. Or preparing a fresh tomato salad for your BBQ with a mixture of yellow, red, orange and even black tomatoes. Not only does it look very impressive but you can also pride yourself in the fact that you have…
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