Siberian Iris deserve to be in your yard! They offer gorgeous color and are totally care-free. And you can sometimes get them for free! Siberian Iris are drought tolerant plants and they come back every year with no effort on your part. My kind of plants! 10 Ways Siberian Iris Can Benefit Your Landscaping Plant iris where you want to … [Read more...]
3 Trees for Fall Color: Autumn Blaze Maple is Not the Only Crayon in the Box
Autumn Blaze MapleAre you dreaming of a beautiful red tree for your Fall yard? Many people are planting an Autumn Blaze Red Maple for its crimson color. But consider a few other fall beauties as well.Autumn Blaze grows to 50 feet tall and 30 feet wide at maturity. The foliage is very dense and provides a lot of shade. That can reduce your air … [Read more...]
Save Your Trees from Drought!
During the drought you might be watering your lawn thinking that will help your trees at the same time. Unfortunately, that's not going to help your trees much. They have different water needs than the lawn. Well-established trees are worth saving more than your lawn. That's because a lawn can be reseeded and come back within a year. … [Read more...]
The 20% Rule; Can It Help You?
Humans don't like change. It takes adjustment. We like being as comfortable as possible and that means no change to most of us. I'm human. I don't like having to make big changes. Somehow I can trick my mind to accepting change when I consider just "20% change." I don't know why, but that 20% just seems acceptable.I'd always heard to keep … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Plant Prairie Sunflowers, Easiest Flowers Ever!
Prairie Sunflowers have to be the best deal in plants. Why? You don't have to have any gardening experience. Really! You don't have to have good soil. You don't have to water them. They are extremely cheap to grow. Extreme heat and drought? No problem. They have a secret power to make anything else you grow produce more! … [Read more...]
5 Fastest Growing Trees to Shade Your House and Add Color to Your Yard
You know how great shade trees are. You can save 50% on your air conditioning bill if their shade falls on your house during the hottest part of the day. (Choose your planting spot with that in mind.) They drop their leaves to allow warming sun through to your house in the fall and winter. They add value to your house when it's time to sell. … [Read more...]
Time for a Rain Barrel?
Is there a rain barrel in your future? Should you ask for one for your birthday? Nothing says love like a rain barrel! How much water do you use on your landscaping? The water bill tells all. Most Americans use 40% of their water on their lawn/outdoor plants. So if that water is nearly free from a rain barrel, you are saving about 40% on your … [Read more...]