“Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are,” Alfred Austin, the English poet, once wrote. What would your garden say about you? Interest in gardening and landscaping has been making a comeback as Americans look for ways to reinvigorate their...
Mulch is any material applied to the surface of topsoil to protect and aesthetically improve the area covered. There are two categories of mulch: organic and inorganic. Organic Mulch Organic mulch can be made of many naturally occurring substances. Hardwood mulch and...
If you’re looking to update your home’s landscaping but aren’t sure where to begin, you may want to consider using pea gravel. From its smooth texture to its natural coloring, pea gravel provides a unique but classic look. Due to its versatility...
After a brutal winter including the polar vortex and snow storm after snow storm your garden and flower beds have taken a beating. One of the best things you can do to get your planting areas ready for a new growing season is to mulch them. Mulching is putting a...
No matter what home improvement project you’re looking to complete, you’ll nearly always find yourself using some variety of small stones. Gravel is one of the most versatile construction materials available. Whether it’s pebbles for an outdoor patio, conventional...
As the clock begins ticking for the worst of winter weather to begin winding down, many homeowners start eyeing their lawns longingly. It won’t be long before those bedraggled flower beds will be filled with the bright colors of spring flowers. Although colorful...
