Fall is the Best Time to Plant!
When the leaves begin to turn and the cool breezes begin to blow, that means plants are gearing up for an underground party! When […]
Fall Veggie Planting Guide
September is the perfect time to start cleaning up the summer veggie garden and start planting fall crops. Since the Greensboro area has moved […]
How to Have a Luscious Lawn
With fall around the corner, now is the time to start contemplating how to seed your lawn. Cooler temps combined with more rain make […]
All You Need to Know About Cottage Gardens
One of the hottest trends in the plant world at the moment is cottage gardens. These gardens are perfect for beginner and more advanced […]
Cut Flower Gardens
The summer flowers are putting on a show before they turn to seed in autumn. It’s a great time to harvest them for the […]
Pruning Hydrangeas: The Ultimate Guide
When fall begins to arrive, many turn to maintenance endeavors in the garden. Cleaning of the vegetable garden, dividing perennials and pruning back shrubs. […]
Powdery Mildew Solutions
Surely the signs of a few weeks of wet weather are starting to show in gardens and yards across the area. Mushrooms popping up […]
Solutions for Better Watering
During the heat of summer, it’s important to set up a watering system that works for your lifestyle and your garden. There are many […]
Beat the Heat in the Garden
Summer temps are reaching upwards of 95 degrees or higher with a heat index of nearly 110 °. This type of heat can […]
Too Hot Outside? Garden Indoors with Houseplants!
Houseplants are a great way to decorate your home with live greenery and can present a new challenge for those used to growing outdoors. […]
Graham Ray’s Shady Labor of Love
What makes Dr. Graham and Helen Ray’s garden at their home on Rustic Road so special? Planning, patience, compost, and hard work over many […]
Spring Beauty by Celine
I recently had the opportunity to visit the garden of Celine & Stan Sprague on Timberview Circle and was reminded how gentle and encouraging […]
Those Who Labor to Provide You Great Plants
Those Who Labor to Provide You Great Plants Happy Labor Day everyone! I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight our “BuyNC” Plants partners. […]
Guilford Yard of the Month
My visit to a home on King George Drive in Guilford College recently illuminated a design concept for me – that of giving “specimen” […]
7 Invasive Plants to Avoid: Plant These Natives Instead
I consult with homeowners every day on what to plant to provide privacy, curb appeal, and for biodiversity and ecology. I look, listen, take […]
A Textured Back Yard
This month’s featured garden is that of Kit & Terry Schooley on Gramercy Road. Their love of nature is announced right away by their […]
Party in Front, Shady Calm in Back
June is when daylilies bloom, right? Well, if you’re the President of the Triad Daylily Fans, you have access to all the latest cultivars from […]
An Inspiring Layered Garden in Hamilton Forest
Marilyn Schwabenton’s home on Pebble Drive has earned our Yard of the Month designation this time – her combinations and color play created a […]
Our First Yard of the Month Winner!
Congratulations to our first monthly winner… the Barrett home at 109 Nut Bush Rd West in Hamilton Lakes! Barbara’s love of plants and the […]
Holiday Plants we love
Looking for a hostess gift, decorating your home or office, or just longing for the nostalgia of traditional holiday plants? Read on – “Holiday” […]
When is the best time to plant trees and shrubs?
Witchhazel’s fall leaf color soon gives way to gold or orange blooms in winter. Realistically, southern gardeners CAN plant anytime, but certain conditions will […]
How to improve clay soil
Clay soil is great at water retention. The problem is when there’s too much water. The flip side is that clay soil is terrible […]
Fall Gardening Tips
“Leave the Leaves” – instead of raking or blowing them to the curb, use your mower to mulch your leaves. Using the bagger attachment, […]
Why Buy a Garden Center?
At first glance, it seems like a huge leap from a career in the restaurant business to a garden center owner. True, I did […]