The Real Reason Leaves Fall from Trees
“I don’t need you anymore for the season,” said the tree to the leaf. With the weather getting cooler and days getting shorter deciduous trees stop producing…
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Gardening and landscaping tips.
Seasonal advice from our crew, gathered over years of working in Hudson Valley yards.
Project Journal #1 Video - Pond Rebuild
Building a frog-friendly pond is a great way to do your part in saving endangered species of frogs and toads. These amphibians are facing extinction due to…
A Step-by-Step Guide To Building A Budget Friendly Gravel Path (with Pictures)
A new gravel path to your home's entrance adds natural beauty, keeps the dirt off your shoes and is budget friendly. This path was too narrow and had too much…
A Step-by-Step Guide To Building Wooden Steps On A Slope (with Pictures)
Want to tame a sloped area? Wooden steps offer a nice transition from one area of your yard to the next. We recently added 5 wooden steps using 6 x 6 pressure…
6 Popular Deer Resistant Shrubs
While no shrub is completely deer resistant, there are some that are less desired by our four-legged friends. We have been planting shrubs that deer do not…
To Plant or Not to Plant Trees and Shrubs in Late Fall or Winter?
If you are on the fence about whether to plant a tree or shrub late-fall or even winter, the answer is a simple one. Go ahead and plant them. As long as the…
A Step-By-Step Guide To Building A Gravel Driveway (with Pictures)
If you have a long driveway and can’t afford asphalt or concrete perhaps a gravel driveway may be your answer. With an array of warm colors to choose from you…
4 Benefits of Dividing Your Perennials
Have you noticed your established perennials are producing fewer flowers, or are beginning to look a bit sickly? These may be a critical indicator that it may…
How to Get Rid of Dogwood Sawflies without Pesticides
Do you know what a Dogwood Sawfly is? Dogwood sawflies are wasps that look like caterpillars who feed off of dogwood trees and shrubs. These yellow and…
5 Signs Your Perennials Need to be Divided
Do you love perennials and want to know the best time to divide them? While generally speaking, spring is the best time to divide; it is best to treat each…
4 Ways to Protect Your Evergreens and Shrubs this Winter
Deer will be out this winter, so don't forget to protect your evergreens and shrubs. Here are some quick ways to protect your investment: 1- Burlap fabric -…
How to Create A Spring Garden in Autumn
If you want to have a beautiful spring garden, fall is the time to begin. Many are surprised to learn that the cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours…