For any aspiring landscaper, a cordless hedge trimmer is going to be a necessity. If you're looking to invest, target these ...
As we enter the darkest part of the year, you might think there is not much blooming in the garden, but this could not be ...
There is still time to plant deciduous trees and shrubs, though you will find mixed opinions on whether planting this late in ...
I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...
Not every boxwood cultivar will be able to withstand a Nebraska winter, but choosing wisely and picking the right spot in the ...
Hold off on pruning. Winter is a good time to prune a deciduous tree or shrub, but not an evergreen. Because the plant isn’t dormant, pruning in winter can stimulate new growth, prompting soft new ...
New and young trees can be wrapped to minimize winter sunscald. Commercial wraps, such as corrugated plastic guards or crepe ...
So, to minimize those reasons to prune, select plants of an appropriate size. Other reasons to prune would be to shape up a ...
A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape.
Christmas ferns, they're just simple woodland shade plants, right? Wrong! Turns out, we’ve been taking this green-leafed ...
The holidays are here, and while the scent of pine and fir fills the air, another festive evergreen deserves a container spot ...
Many families invite birds to their yards by setting out bird feeders. Providing seeds for birds is wonderful, but providing ...