by Fred Jaicks | Uncategorized
Garden gnomes: you know their faces and where to find them, but do you know their history? Or did you know that there’s a society in France dedicated to their liberation? There’s a lot to discover “under the pointy hat,” so to speak, about the...
by Fred Jaicks | Uncategorized
You’ve checked the weather report, and a snowstorm is on its way. How do you go about protecting your young and delicate plants? There are numerous simple, seasonal cover-ups, sprays, and other tools and techniques that can be used to keep your plants in good...
by Fred Jaicks | Uncategorized
When selecting plants for your garden, you’ll want to consider the plant’s hardiness zone. Hardiness zones are based on the annual average minimum temperatures that occur in a certain area. The 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is based on the annual...
by Fred Jaicks | Uncategorized
As the weather outside gets dreary, brighten up your home with festive winter décor. Even though your flowers may be fading and your fruits, veggies and herbs may be unfit for consumption due to the changing weather, these items from your garden can still be used...
by Fred Jaicks | Uncategorized
Prepare for the weather ahead by winterizing your backyard and garden before the first frost. From your plants and trees to your pond and yard equipment, proper preparation results in a clean, vivacious landscape come spring. Follow these tips to winterize your...