by Joe Yedowitz | Feb 26, 2015 | Decorative, Gardens / Landscapes, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
I get more and more excited each week as spring draws closer. One of my favorite days of the year is when I am out and about in winter and suddenly see that the buds on the trees have begun to swell. It’s marvelous to discover that it’s almost time for...
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 | Sep 25, 2014 | Gardens / Landscapes, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
Fall is a great time to do some color planning for your garden. You can look at other people’s yards and see ideas for plants that are blooming and changing foliage color at this time. If you decide that you want to add some new trees and shrubs for fall...
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...
