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Bark mulch near a tree, GardenStraw Mulch in a raised bed, and bark mulch near plants.

Making Sense of Mulch

Mulching—or covering a garden surface with a layer of mulch material—provides plenty of advantages to your summer landscape.


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Sensible Landscape Watering

Sensible Landscape Watering Save Water through your Landscape Did you know, over half of household water use is attributed to our landscapes? Below are some high-level tips from Water Use it Wisely. Check out a link to their FREE Landscaping Watering Guide online...


pink and white adenium with blue and black butterfly; potted red adenium and a bright pink adenium

It's Time to Bring Your Adenium out of Dormancy

If you have an adenium, now's the time to bring it out of dormancy, back outside and get it ready for it's blooming season! We'll show you how…


5 different water container gardens with beautiful and flowering aquatic plants.

How to Create a Water Container Garden

Adding a water garden to your yard adds a beautiful focal point, creating a sense of relaxation and tranquility to your entire landscape and well-being.


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The Joys of Growing Your Own Tomatoes

Is there anything better than a homegrown tomato? These plump, juicy vegetables are perfect added to salads, mixed in sauces, or even eaten by themselves—like an apple. Along with being a kitchen staple, tomatoes have incredible health benefits. Learn more!