Diggin' the Yard!

Who couldn't use more space for activities in the yard.  A deck can give you more space to hang out and enjoy the outdoors around your home.  And, decks can be erected in many chal...

Long, hard days are best ended with a peaceful, relaxing soak in a hot tub, spa, jacuzzi, or whatever they're called in your neck of the woods.  In our opinion, no backyard is comp...

When you think of xeriscaping and utilizing water wise plants, do you only think of planting in the ground?  Well, water wise plants work great in container gardening, too!  Here a...

Perennials are great for so many reasons, but many of them only bloom for a short period.  It's easy to curtail the one-hit-wonder syndrome, though, with a little bit of advance pl...

There is a whole world of plants that look amazing and put on a show of color under low water conditions.  Xeriscaping doesn't mean bland, desert-like color schemes.  Here are some...

Which is better, compost or mulch?  What's the difference, even?  In this episode we talk about fighting the weed battle, saving water, and setting up the perfect foundation of soi...

Some may think you can't plant in hot temperatures, however, as long as you're aware of these few tips, you're good to garden throughout the Summer!...

Have you ever been walking along and caught the scent of something that transported you to another place and time.  Fragrances can elicit emotions AND bring back memories.  Here's ...

Frost can be unpredictable and devastating.  However, once you realize there is a whole world of flowers you can plant in the early spring that will take an unanticipated frost, yo...

Do you enjoy watching a butterfly float from flower to flower in your backyard?  Or, how about the buzz of a hummingbird as it searches for sweet nectar amongst your landscape? In ...

The most beautiful flower beds are planned out in advance.  Learn how to pick out annuals and perennials, where to place them in the yard and within each bed, and how to setup the ...

Failing to plan is planning to fail. -Benjamin Franklin Set yourself up for a succesful landscape by planning out the design of your yard.  You don't need to be a plant expert or a...