Winter seems to drag on forever. In fact, at times, you likely start to dream about spring. It is never too early to start thinking about the types of Spring annuals and flowers that you want growing in your garden when the weather starts to warm up. Flowering annuals are an excellent choice for a […]

Tulips may bring thoughts of warm weather, spring, new life — even a sense of renewal. But to enjoy tulips in spring, the best time to act is now. Tulips and other spring-flowering bulbs should be planted in October, giving them enough time to establish themselves for spring growth. Planting Tulips Fall Season Fall allows […]

Even the healthiest gardens sometimes fall victim to plant diseases. While giving your plants plenty of room to grow and caring for them properly can help cut down on disease prevalence, there are times when a gardener will need to step in with a product control. Common Plant Diseases Plant diseases are caused by bacteria, […]

If you’re in an area where the landscape requires large, green, lush planting… look no further than Hostas Plants. Hostas known as plantain lilies provide an excellent foliage effect. Though mainly known for their attractive foliage, the plants also produce lovely flowers during the summer in fragrant pink, lavender, or white. Hummingbirds love the flowers. How to […]

Choosing the right plant material is a good start for a pollinator-friendly landscape. Since pollen is the main food source for pollinators, knowing the bloom time and making sure those flowering times overlap and extend through the growing season is also important. Who are the Pollinators In Omaha, NE? Pollinators come in many sizes, shapes, […]

Planting fragrant plants should be no accident. While we don’t suggest over-whelming your garden with dozens of scents whirling the air, a few aromatic plants tucked here and there helps draw in the visitor. If you plant scented foliage in your flowerbed gardens, the leaves could very well smell just as good after they are […]

Growing healthy plants is easy if you know how to take good care of them. Using a combination of knowledge, skills, and passion for these green wonders will result in a healthy plant. Learning how to grow healthy plants is more a matter of watching and listening to the plants. Whether you are growing in a […]

There are some people who just have a naturally developed instinct for when to plant what, and their plants always seem to flourish no matter what they do to them – but most of us aren’t quite that lucky, and for the rest of us, we have to put some extra planning into when to […]

Planting Trees Beneath Power Lines In our increasingly wireless world, it may be easy to forget there are still wires running cross country delivering power – and some may run right through your yard. Whether the power company has had to remove your too-tall trees or whether you are planting under overhead utility wires for […]