Stay safe from poison ivy this summer with the following information and tips from the Mayo Clinic Poison ivy rash is caused by an allergic reaction to an oily resin called urushiol (u-ROO-she-ol). This resin is present in the leaves,… Read More
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7 Tips for Late Summer Lawn Care
As August and summer temperatures begin to wind down, now is the perfect time to assess your lawn and see what you can do through the rest of August to keep your turf healthy and prepared for cooler fall temperatures…. Read More
4 Signs That You Are Overwatering Your Plants
During the long, hot summer months, you may be tempted to increase the amount of water you give your plants. While it is natural to worry about underwatering your plants, you can overwater them and damage them that way as… Read More
How To Keep Deer From Feeding On Your Plants
While deer are beautiful creatures, no homeowner wants to find deer roaming around their lawn and eating food from their garden. Deer can quickly destroy trees, shrubs, and vegetable gardens that you work hard to maintain. Also, deer can carry… Read More
Three Benefits Of Using Native Plants
There are many benefits to growing native plants in your garden, but you may be wondering how much of a difference they can really make. Native plants can actually make a significant difference to your landscape as they are not… Read More
What Are Abiotic Diseases?
There are two major types of diseases of woody ornamentals- biotic and abiotic- and abiotic diseases the most important. These diseases are the result of interaction between plants and factors such as lack of space for root growth, chronic or… Read More