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13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard

13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard For most people, the end of summer and approach of autumn means cooler temperatures, harvest time for crops, a

11 Trees You Should Never Plant in Your Yard: 1. Silver maple (Acer saccharinum)

Don’t plant bad trees that will cost you time and money later. These tips will help you make the right tree choices for your yard.

10 Trees That Spell Trouble for Your Yard

Mature trees add a lot of value to your property, boosting both your home's price and your quality of life... but only if they are the right trees. When you make an investment in a tree, don’t inadvertently plant something that will become a maintenance headache or the eventual cause of a dispute with your neighbors. To play it safe, keep these 10 trees out of your landscaping plan.

Tree Guide: a great guide to help you decide what to plant

Tree Guide: a great guide to help you decide what to plant

What Landscape Maintenance Can Do for Your Property

Perfectly manicured lawns, healthy trees, and flowering gardens don’t get that way by accident—they need regular maintenance. But maintaining your landscaping is time-consuming. Instead, turn this task over to a professional landscaping company, who will know how to identify potential problems like plant diseases, and who can give you great advice on the types of …

The 10 Worst Invasive Plants to Watch Out for in Your Region

10 Plants that Beat the Heat

Plant these heat-loving, hardy plants that thrive in hot weather. Simply water them once a week to enjoy their blooms all summer long.

I am topsoil + to topsoil I shall return*

There is something comforting to me in the idea that I am part of the earth and will always be part of the earth. Maybe it’s rooted in my rural upbringing, where I was familiar with the dirt, and played in it, and got my hands dirty often. There was a time in my adult …

As Spring Arrives, Consider The Many Uses Of Topsoil

After a long and snowy winter, #spring is finally upon us – and with the arrival of spring, our thoughts turn to #outdoorprojects we may have put on the back burner as we shoveled and skidded throughout the past few months. If your sights are now set on those projects, #topsoil is likely also something on your mind (or even if it's not, it's something you may need if you're going to complete any type of #landscaping project . Whether you dream of…

‘I cherish the topsoil that feeds our family’

Despite having the stoniest soil in Wicklow, it still gives us lots of vegetables in summer

Tips for Saving Trees & Shrubs After this Harsh Winter

Richard Grant shares his knowledge on tips for saving trees and shrubs after a harsh winter. It's not easy dealing with landscaping after winter

Watering Outdoor Fall Mums So They Last

Watering Outdoor Fall Mums So They Last ~ It is easy keep your outdoor Fall Mums healthy and extend their blooming time with this clever watering tip!

Evergreen Trees for Screens, Buffers and Hedges

This article provides helpful tips for selecting and planting trees for a screen, buffer or hedge planting

Choose the right shrubs for your yard

Whether you’re looking to increase your curb appeal or simply spruce up your home’s landscaping, shrubs are a great way to go. They provide focal points, fill in bare spots, and, depending on the shrub, can offer beautiful color and even fragrance.

Become an EMTree: Observe your plants to prevent problems

Insects and diseases can wreak havoc on your landscape plants, and in your woodlands. The damage can be unsightly and can become costly if not properly addressed. To help property owners identify and manage these issues, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach in Woodbury, Dubuque, Polk, and Mahaska Counties and the ISU Extension and Outreach Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic are hosting three virtual statewide…

Plant a Bee Garden for Honeybees

Plant a bee friendly garden. Plants and flowers used to attract honeybees and other pollinators. Planting native wildflowers, herbs or vegetable garden.

Fall planting tips for trees and shrubs

The cooler temperatures and increased precipitation of fall make it a great time to start thinking about trees and shrubs. You clients should understand that choosing deciduous plants for a landsca…