Tip for Creating an Easy-Care Landscape

Knowledge is power, in this case.  Research your area and climate.  What works for Susie in Montana is probably not going to suit your needs in south Georgia. Choose shrubs, flowers, and grass that will work well with your soil, sun requirements, and water...

Is Confederate Jasmine Invasive?

The answer is… …sometimes. Although it has the potential to be a beauiful, spreading groundcover with sweet-smelling blooms, it is also worth keeping an eye on. Unattended, or planted too near an upward structure, like a tree or porch post, confederate...

Helpful Hint for Pet Owners

If you are like me, you are a pet owner AND a plant lover, and sometimes, those two worlds collide–oftentimes with a nasty shock when you walk outside and find your newly planted geranium torn to bits, and your puppy with an upset tummy! Three easy ways to enjoy...

Stake Baby Plants Early On

Certain plants will need staking, and it’s best to do it now while the shoots are short and untangled. Delaying this task may mean a tougher job later on, as well as the undesired possibility that the plant will be “pinched” between the stakes rather than grow around...