Landscaping & Yard Care Archives - my Garden and Greenhouse

January 4, 20220

7 Winter Tree Pruning Tips

Now is the time to prune many of the trees in your yard. They are dormant now and don't mind being pruned at all. Follow these 7 guidelines and your

December 11, 20210

When you are choosing garden fencing it is important to consider a simple question: Why do you feel you need it? Is the garden fencing for security,

November 23, 20210

Crimson Pygmy Barberry (berberis thunbergii autropurpurea nana) is a great, low maintenance landscape plant, with beautiful red leaves that turn

November 18, 20210

Ornamental grass is a great addition to just about any landscape. Graceful ornamental grass clumps add delightful texture and interest to the garden

October 8, 20210

When you are designing a perennial flower garden or landscaping make sure that you have something that is blooming all the time. Each of the seasons

October 6, 20210

Pine needle mulch, or commonly referred to as “pine straw” is simply mulch that utilizes pine needles. Unlike rocks and rubber chips, it breaks down

September 22, 20210

Birds visiting feeders, munching on the coneflower seeds in the garden and perching in the shelter of evergreens help brighten the long, often dreary

September 15, 20210

Ever since my husband and I bought our historic house several years ago, we’ve been in constant restoration mode, but I’ve often wondered what a

September 2, 20210

As the weather and gardens transition from summer to fall, it is time to adjust your maintenance practices to ensure the health, longevity, and beaut

August 5, 20210

All you should need to maintain a healthy lawn is a sprayer and a mulching lawn mower. In a perfect world this is true. If you live in a temperat