Wait to Prune

Just wanted to offer a quick reminder to all of you gardeners and flower-lovers out there, especially now as summer is winding down and fall is coming! It’s so tempting sometimes to just “clean up” all of the plants that seem to be spent, and get...

Boxwood

Boxwood is the standard for hedges here in the south and in many other climates across the United States.  It’s limbs and leaves have the ability to seamlessly tie themselves together to create a beautiful border, hedge, or even a garden maze. Boxwoods can withstand...

Cleveland Pear Trees!

When I lived in Michigan, before I married my wonderful hubby, I would look out the back window of the building where I worked and gaze upon these LOVELY trees that were ALWAYS gorgeous.  In summer, they were light, spring green and so cheerful.  In fall, they flamed...

Editor’s Pick – Unique Container Ideas

After this HOT HOT summer, I’m looking forward to trying some new ideas for fall and even next spring, and a lot of those ideas are involving containers!  They are portable, individual, and awesome to give as gifts. There are SO many different ways to make a...