The benefits of cranberries are sometimes not obvious. They are a small, sour and bitter berry that is not talked about much. During the winter holiday season someone usually serves cranberries. Most people associate cranberries with the dreaded cranberry sauce; however, cranberries are much more versatile then just for sauce. The nutritional benefits of cranberries […]
English Ivy is a very common plant. It is native to Europe. As a result, it is an invasive species. It provides a great, green carpet of foliage; however, it has some drawbacks. There are many kinds of ivy. They all have some specific characteristics in common. Read on to find out the pros and […]
Whenever you are considering making changes to your landscape, you should consider when is the best time to plant trees and shrubs. Late this past spring, I had to change some landscaping quickly. There was no option to choose the optimal time to plant. Hopefully this post will help others to make wise planting decisions, […]
Cattails are one of those things that remind me of some interesting dried flower arrangement. The flowering “tail” is the taller part. The tail is used before it goes to seed. Cattails grow quite easily in wetlands, wet areas, and disturbed areas. Read on to find out whether these plants are actually as good for […]
We get calls all the time asking about cutting tree roots. You are probably wondering why is there a picture of a gravel road and a tree down? Well this tree provides a great example of what happens when tree roots are cut. Read on to find out more.
Winter is a great time to get deadwood removed. I am sure many people wonder how to identify deadwood in the winter. When a hardwood tree or branch is dead in the summer, it doesn’t have any leaves. Deciduous trees do not have leaves in the winter, therefore leaves can’t be used to determine deadwood. […]