by Joe Yedowitz | Dec 11, 2014 | Decorative, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice
When my husband and I were first married, we lived in a dumpy basement apartment. It seemed pretty glum to me sometimes since there wasn’t much light and we didn’t have a yard of our own. When our first Christmas came, I decided that I wanted to have a...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 19, 2014 | Decorative, Gardens / Landscapes, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
If you want to try something different in your garden, consider adding some native plants. These are ones that originate from your area and can offer some potential benefits not shared by ornamental plants from outside the region. Preserve Diversity Gardens can be...
by Joe Yedowitz | May 29, 2014 | Decorative, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice
Many of the early blooming plants are done or winding down on their flowering, leaving you with dry flowerheads that are usually not as appealing. Unless it’s a plant where you are wanting the fruit to develop, you can deadhead and make your garden look better...
by Joe Yedowitz | Apr 3, 2014 | Decorative, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
If you are looking to revitalize your garden, try adding some annuals. They only last one growing season, so if you decide you don’t like how they look, you can just try different plants next year. You can include plants like tropical species that might...
by Joe Yedowitz | Mar 27, 2014 | Decorative, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
One of the best days of the year is when I see flowers blooming for the first time after a long dreary winter. I love the reminder that the world is coming alive again! Spring color displays are showing up everywhere. The following plants can be used in your garden to...
by Joe Yedowitz | Mar 13, 2014 | Decorative, Gardens / Landscapes, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice
Spring is right around the corner and you may have already started planning for new landscape improvements. It’s tempting to run down to your local garden center and buy any plant that catches your eye, but you must resist that urge and do your homework....