American Hop-hornbeam
Looking for a small to medium-sized tree for your yard? American hop-hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) is a great choice …
Looking for a small to medium-sized tree for your yard? American hop-hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) is a great choice …
The best (and easiest) way to improve the soil in your garden is to top-dress with compost. Top-dressing …
It may be winter but before we know it, we’re going to be seeing the first signs of …
Most relationship advice columnists will tell you it’s probably not a good idea to try to change the …
Autumn signals it’s time to start your property maintenance routine to protect your landscape from potential winter damage. …
Invasive Species Spotlight Sometime in the 1700s, someone set sail from Eurasia to North America with the glossy …
Properly caring for your yard contributes to the health of our local and global ecosystems. Join Generation Restoration by healing …
Trees are service providers. They offer cooling shade, clean our air and water, sequester carbon and provide birds, insects …
During the hot, dry summer months, a layer of mulch in the garden keeps soil and plant roots cool …
Nectar, the tasty treat hidden inside a flower, feeds many small mammals, birds and insects. Most importantly, it …
For Immediate Release May 26, 2021 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites homeowners to its free gardening workshops …
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Periwinkle is one of many invasive plants found in backyards. Left unmanaged, this invasive ground cover can smother a garden …
If you’ve found invasive species growing in your yard, remove them and replace them with native plants. Removing invasive species …
Aggressive invaders such as periwinkle, goutweed or “snow on the mountain” and English ivy can quickly take over large …
Like any garden, a rain garden benefits from a layer of mulch. But because of their unique design …
April showers bring May flowers, but they also create puddles and soggy spots in your yard. With more …
Long-blooming great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) stands out in summer. Dense spires of blooms float above long, pointed …
Connecting with others has been challenging this past year. Now that snow is melting, your yard can help …
You’ve got your chosen list of native plants ready. Maybe you’ve already purchased seeds from a native plant nursery. …
Diversity is key for creating vibrant communities, yards, and gardens. Native shrubs are a great option for adding …
We can’t see them now but lurking beneath the snow are invasive plants. Next week is Invasive Species …