Is our water supply evaporating?

Is our water supply evaporating?

Are we at risk of running out of water?  For many, it is a rite of summer to manicure our lawns to the point that they rival the turf of professional stadiums.  Part of this process is to water, water and water even more. A recent report states that the...
How time flies…

How time flies…

It feels like just yesterday that I was writing about waiting for the snow to clear and planning for the spring planting season.  Fall is upon us and for most of us that means the colors will make one last miraculous change from vibrant and beautiful to dull and gray...
Top 10 reasons to use rubber mulch

Top 10 reasons to use rubber mulch

1.    Looks like wood, but the color is guaranteed to last 12 years longer than premium colored wood mulch! 2.    Since rubber mulch does not absorb water like wood mulch you can use 30% less water when you switch to rubber mulch. 3.    No more annual mulching – work...
A February guide to gardening

A February guide to gardening

February may be one of the toughest gardening months of the year – 70 degree weather one day, 30 and snow the next – so what is the home gardener to do during this roller coaster of a month? While you may have a constant eye to the sky, February is actually the...