Are you looking for just the right red flowering tree for your landscape for a pop of color? Whether you are looking for a small tree or a large tree to add some shade to your yard while adding a bit of color, or you need to plant a tree in a certain part of…
Cilantro, also called coriander (especially in reference to its seeds), is an annual herb commonly used in Mexican, Chinese, Indian, and Thai cuisine. Most people find the leaves of this polarizing herb to have a citrusy, parsley-like flavor, while others think it soapy and entirely unpalatable. Either way, cilantro makes an excellent companion plant, as…
If you’ve ever planted seeds and waited forever for them to sprout, only to be met with disappointing results, you’re not alone. Some seeds, especially ones with tough outer shells, struggle to absorb water and break through their own protective coats. That’s where seed scarification comes in — a fancy word for a simple trick:…
“Man’s best friend”—it’s a title dogs have earned over centuries. Yet for Indy, a one-year-old black Lab, discovering where he fit into that legacy took time. The canine was quickly returned to his Colorado breeder after his original owners couldn’t make the commitment required for an active working breed, like Indy. Luckily, at the same…
Growing a vegetable and herb garden is a fun and worthwhile experience, but it takes planning and know-how to be successful. When should you plant your seeds to get the best results? How can you avoid harvesting everything at once? The cold days of winter are behind us, but the spring chill in the air…
A patio is like an extra room of your house, serving as an outdoor living room, dining room, kitchen, and playroom. If you live in a townhouse, it may even serve as your “yard”! And just like any other part of your home, you’ll want to make the patio comfortable, beautiful, and functional. I’ve compiled…
When planning your landscaping endeavors, using large rocks and boulders can add a natural textural element to your yard or garden. Using eye-catching large stones or rocks can add an interesting element to your yard while being low-maintenance, durable, and organic, while serving a practical purpose. For example, large rocks can disguise or hide a…
The threat of frost is behind most of us, and I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for some gorgeous spring weather because you know what that means: time to prep your soil for planting! I want to emphasize the importance of your soil when it comes to gardening. Consider it one of the…
Invasive plants are one of the most significant threats to biodiversity in parts of the country. These species proliferate and spread aggressively, competing against native plants for space, sunlight, water, and nutrients. In addition to degrading ecosystems, invasive plants can negatively affect the economy as they impact agriculture, outdoor recreation, and other sectors. The good…