Connecting Garden and Home-Multiple Levels of Meaning
“The tempered light of the woods is like a perpetual morning, and is stimulating and heroic. The anciently reported spells of these places creep on us. The stems of pines, hemlocks, and oaks, almost gleam like iron on the...
Pest Control - Japanese Beetles
The Japanese beetle is a very damaging insect pest both in its adult and larval stage. It is an alien invader that original arrived in the US about 80 years ago. In its native land of Japan, it is not the threat to plants that...
Pest Control - Tree Pests
Our trees are under attack. There are a host of insects that feast on trees; some are deadly for them, with no known defense. For many of these bugs, the only solution is cutting down all infested trees and quarantining the...
The Best Trees and Bushes to Attract Birds
Hearing the melodic songs of birds, seeing the bright red of a cardinal, or the quick, dipping flight of a chickadee are the things that make me say, "Yes, it is a good day". Planting the right bushes and trees in your yard can...
Learn How To Prune Needle Evergreens & Fruit Trees
Needle Evergreens: Junipers, arborvitae and yews may be pruned any time and at almost any place. With upright junipers, follow along the branch that needs to be shortened until you come to a side shoot lying on top of it, or...
Learn How to Enhance Your Habitat
Enhancing your habitat StoryHabitat, simply put is the area where animals live. The key to wildlife survival, habitat supplies four basic elements: food, water, cover and nesting areas.Whether you have a small backyard or a...
Evergreens: Creating the Professional Look
Evergreens are the one plant that keeps the garden looking alive even in the coldest months of the year. Many become majestic when planted in the proper place and allowed to mature, growing to heights of 30',40' or more. Sadly...