HARVESTING HERBS FOR FLAVOR AND FRAGRANCE When summer moves into high gear, herb gardeners are overcome with strange needs. They scout for any flat surface available around the house. Spare tables, the top of the laundry dryer-nothing is safe. Clippers in hand, we raid our gardens for handfuls of
NOW THAT SPRING IS HERE, IT’S TIME FOR: Planting New lawns can be started this month. Sod can be planted at any time, but wait until the soil has warmed up enough to plant Bermuda seed. Warm season vegetables including beans, tomatoes, corn, squash, cucumbers, melons, and peppers 2 weeks after
The Attention Your Landscape Needs Part of the joy of landscaping is the care and maintenance you give to your yard. Depending on the type of plantings and the size, some gardens can require constant full-time care. If you not a big fan of yard maintenance, it might be wise to design a yard
Welcome spring with winter garden fix-ups At this time of year, with the Holidays a fading memory, optimistic gardeners are already beginning to emerge from their winter hibernation and look forward to the spring that is just around the corner. In many parts of the country, the winter is proving to
Do you have Drainage Issues? Drainage is a widely misunderstood landscaping issue. Water collecting or standing in your yard for several hours after a rain is not a drainage problem. Water standing for two days or more after the rain could definitely be a problem. There is one very important
The Greatness Of Growing Your Own Herbs |Add In Your Landscaping Believe it or not, growing your own herbs is not only a great way to bring a little green into your kitchen but also a great way to add wonderful flavors to your food year round. Most of us will agree that herbs add great value and