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Succulents Simplified

Uses: Intensely colorful, fleshy, architectural and easy to care for, succulents find their way into all kinds of horticultural applications: landscapes, dish gardens, terrariums, even living roofs. Succulents provide high visual appeal when potted in high-design settings and in rock gardens.

Use Integrated Pest Management To Solve Pest Problems

Integrated Pest Management - IPM is a process you can use to solve pest problems while minimizing risks to people and the environment. The IPM method is the process of monitoring and correctly identifying pests and unwanted plants followed by determining if and what management is needed.

The Differences Between Organic And Conventional Gardening

Organic gardening refers to the way we grow agricultural products. Growing plants organically means that the methods used encourage soil and water conservation and reduce pollution of the air, soil and groundwater. [...]

Add Color, Texture and Life to Your Home With Houseplants

There are many benefits to caring for houseplants: In grade-school science, we learned that plants do the opposite of humans; they absorb carbon dioxide—the very thing we exhale—and in turn release oxygen! This makes plants and people great partners when it comes to gasses and much more!

The Benefits Of Prepping Your Soil For Spring

There’s no time like the present to prepare your garden for spring. At SummerWinds, we want to make sure you’re ready for whatever gets your garden going! Even if you’re still not sure what you want to plant yet, you can get your garden space ready. Tilling—or turning—the soil is [...]