by Becky Staneruck | Jul 28, 2025 | Landscaping
From small-space bubblers and fountains to large-scale ponds, streams, and waterfalls, custom water features can become the focal point of any yard. Along with being visually appealing, water features add a sense of tranquility to outdoor spaces—they create movement...
by Nicole Forbes, Master Horticulturalist & Garden Educator, Becky Staneruck | Mar 22, 2025 | Gardening
Fertilizer is an essential tool for keeping plants healthy and thriving. Just like humans need a balanced diet, plants require key nutrients to grow strong, produce vibrant blooms, and develop robust root systems. With so many options available, choosing the right...
by Becky Staneruck | Mar 9, 2025 | Landscaping
Shade gardens with afternoon sun experience the challenge of intense light for a small period of time which is insufficient for most sun plants but can burn many traditional shade plants. Designing a Garden for Shade With Afternoon Sun Landscapes that are set in shade...
by Nicole Forbes, Master Horticulturalist & Garden Educator, Becky Staneruck | Jan 27, 2025 | Indoor Plants
If you love to fill your indoor space with plants, it can sometimes be a challenge to find the right balance between tasteful décor and plant fever. Luckily, there are so many creative ways to display houseplants! Mounting indoor plants onto driftwood or cork is one...
by Becky Staneruck | Oct 9, 2024 | Landscaping
Dry shade often occurs under a larger, primary tree layer composed of very tall evergreen or deciduous trees that block the light and cause soils to be dry. Designing a Garden for Dry Shade The advantage of a dry shade garden is that the landscape already likely...
