Balancing Your Garden with Annuals and Perennials

Flowers enhance the natural beauty of a yard by integrating color and character. Yet it’s important to understand the difference between the types of flowers and how these differences will affect the look of your yard. Types of Flowers Let’s define the various types of flowers that are available. Annual: An annual flower grows from … Read more

Various Types of Mulch

Mulch offers many benefits in landscaping, but which type should you choose? With so many varieties, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, so the best place to start is with the application. Some mulch varieties are better for certain uses, as some break down easier, are better for the planet or are more cost-effective. Let’s take … Read more

Types of Edible Flowers and Their Uses

Flowers aren’t just beautiful, they can also be quite tasty. Whether it’s a sugar-coated rose petal on top of a cupcake or dandelion tea, flowers offer wonderful flavor combinations. The following are just a few edible flowers and their uses. However, before we dig any deeper, it’s important to note that not all flowers are … Read more

Four Season Plants for New Jersey

Much of New Jersey falls in Zone 6, which means that plants need to be able to survive temperatures down to -5 degrees. While many plants may be able to withstand those temperatures, some may not look so good in the winter. Thankfully, there are a number of hardy plants that look good throughout each … Read more

Seed vs. Sod: What’s the Best Choice?

Planting a lawn is a great way to add color and warmth to your yard, but most people are left wondering: seed or sod? What’s the better choice? The Difference  The short answer is that both types of lawns are great choices; the one that is best for you lies in a few factors. First, … Read more

Think Outside the Box for Christmas

Christmas is just around the corner, although thanks to advertising and retail stores, you’d think it’s been here for months.  I saw my first Christmas decorations in our local Walgreen’s store the week before Halloween.  It really did bother me a bit, rushing the season like that, but when we got hit with a freak … Read more