The "waxwing" part of their name comes from the waxy red secretions found on the tips of the secondary flight…
Tropicals and tender perennials add beauty and charm to a patio, deck or garden in the summer. To insure that…
After the summer flowering perennials have long since gone and are building up their energy reserves for the next season,…
Winter berries are a familiar way to add color and interest to a landscape. Just picture one of the classic…
Red is probably the color most people think of first when picturing a plant with berries in the winter garden.…
Since so many plants lose their leaves with the approach of winter, think in architectural terms. Many plants have interesting…
Most backyard gardeners live in an urban environment and the size and placement of their desired vegetable garden is limited…
The correct mulch also helps prevent erosion and prevent large fluctuations in soil temperature. In other words, mulch modifies the…
With a little bit of planning-before-purchasing, a new gardener can create personalized guidelines. With this basic plan in hand, the…
When vegetable gardening is done well it reaps great rewards. Home gardeners enjoy the freshest produce and save money at…