Attractive Bark – Winter Landscapes

The short, gray days of winter in the north, coupled with snow, often create landscapes that resemble a black and white photo.  Winter landscapes need not be drab and dreary and can have color, by choosing plants for interesting bark. One […]

7 Tips To Get Your Garden Ready For Winter

There are many things to do in the garden in anticipation of the first frost. Once the harvest has been collected, it is tempting to just close the gate and relax until spring. However, if you want your spring work […]

PROTECTING PLANTS FROM WINTER DAMAGE

Besides ice dams on the roof and piles of snow in the driveway, horticultural injury is a fact of life during northern winters. Surprisingly, there are many ways that otherwise long-lived plants may meet their demise in between growing seasons. […]

Garden tools for Digging and Weeding

How are you set for tools for this gardening season? There are so many more tools now than in the past, both power and manual.  Having the right tool for the right job, you’ll be amazed how much easier (on […]

Creating Waterfalls and Streams

CREATING WATERFALLS AND STREAMS By the Pond Lady There are many reasons to add a waterfall. Waterfalls are beautiful to look at and the moving water adds sparkle to your pond. Waterfalls sound good, they provide a way of recycling […]

9 Gardening Tips Everyone Needs to Know

Gardening can be a lot of fun, but it is also hard work. It’s essential to know the right tips and tricks to make gardening easier for you (and your plants!). This blog post shares 9 gardening tips everyone needs […]

Gardening is Good for Your Health and Here’s Why

When life gets stressful, it can be helpful to turn to a productive hobby. Taking care of your plants is a perfect outlet for anxiety. Through nurturing another life and using your pent-up energy into creating something beautiful, you can […]