4th of July is a Holiday we can all get behind. It's a day of Family and Community Fun all over the country. In our neighborhood we host an annual 4th of July parade and block party. Over the years I've written a lot about this fun party we throw. Today I'm rounding up all those posts so you can … [Read more...]
Happy June, it's taken me a week to settle into the fact that June is here, my kiddos are off of school, and Summer is around the corner. Luckily my yard is in full force and that helps alleviate the new kiddo summer schedule. I've got so many things blooming right now that I wanted to share all the … [Read more...]
Great herbs for New Mexico New Mexico is a great environment for planting herbs. And the uses for them are innumerable. My biggest tip is to put the annual herb plants in pots and the herb perennials in the ground. A few ideas to try: The annuals such as basil, dill, cilantro and some … [Read more...]
Let's bring back May Day! Have you heard of it? In the 19th and 20th Centuries May 1st was a day for spreading joy and love to your neighbors. There are many ways people spread love and friendships but all of them included flowers. Rightly so being in most places in America the flowers are now … [Read more...]
How is your soil looking? No really, I want you to think about the health of your soil. Soil is practically what makes or breaks our gardens. I know this sounds dramatic but check out this simple example in regards to how a soil can effect stormwater runoff and absorption. What makes great … [Read more...]
A popular question I get is “Why are plants so expensive?” The question I always want to ask back is “how much do you think they should cost?” But instead of going down that road I typically say they cost what they cost, and they’ve actually stayed at pretty much the same cost for over 15 … [Read more...]
I'm thrilled to be the first to wish you a Happy First Day of Spring! Yahoo, we've made it. Can it really be Springtime? I've been counting down and taking care of all my gardening tasks so that my yard will be ready for all the outdoor fun. The best thing to happen this Spring, my … [Read more...]
Tree Pruning, this is the time of year for pruning and I wanted to take a minute to tell you about how valuable trees are to our landscapes. Did you know? Tree shaded surfaces can be 20–45°F cooler than surfaces in direct sun, helping homeowners reduce summer cooling costs. Consumers have a … [Read more...]
It's that time of year again, time to begin thinking about SPRING! Every year at this time I teach homeowners how to prepare their yards for Spring! ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED? As you know, I strive to keep gardening and yard work to a minimal (whose got time for yard work?) and I believe that … [Read more...]
In this age of digital everything we sometimes forget to stop and smell the roses. Actually, what I mean is we forget to sit down and read. Or at least I do. So while we have many more weeks of winter left I thought this would be a good time of year to refresh your bookshelf with some must read … [Read more...]
