Planting natives is essential to ensuring the survival of the many native species in the area that we inhabit. A plant is considered native if it has occurred naturally in a particular region, … [Read more...] about Why Should We Choose Native Plantings?
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Common Blue Spruce Disease
Blue Spruce is a beautiful Conifer to add to your landscape, adding striking color throughout all the seasons. It does quite well and looks amazing as long as it is planted in the right site … [Read more...] about Common Blue Spruce Disease
A Who’s Who in the Pest Caterpillar World
Oftentimes we see caterpillars that produce large unsightly webs or "tents" in our deciduous trees and we think "uh-oh that doesn't look very promising". And you would be right, these caterpillars are … [Read more...] about A Who’s Who in the Pest Caterpillar World
The Dreaded Black Spot on Hydrangeas
This year has been quite a rainy one and along with the weather, unwanted visitors have arrived into the gardens; namely fungus. Although the plants have been well-hydrated, which is definitely a … [Read more...] about The Dreaded Black Spot on Hydrangeas
A Few Tips for Container Planting
Container planting can be a pleasurable, yet difficult undertaking if you want to have your plants survive in the containers over the harsh Winter season. And I know how nice it is to have color on … [Read more...] about A Few Tips for Container Planting