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There’s nothing quite like home-grown, fresh-picked veggies. And with plenty of cool-season crops to grow, that pleasure doesn’t have to end with the last of your summer harvest. Here’s a sampling of just some of…

Our southern summers provide plenty of challenges, including the kinds of insects that can quickly make time outdoors even more unpleasant. Here’s our quick guide to reducing the local populations of mosquitos and fire ants….

Many people who invest time and money to create a beautiful southern lawn also love to entertain, but surprisingly few take steps to combine the two interests. Whether you’ve dreamed of creating the perfect outdoor…

If you’re reading this, we know that maintaining an attractive, healthy lawn is important to you. Many of us also live with and love dogs who may not share our goals and priorities. While dogs…

Among the many types of weeds we combat every year, crabgrass is one of the most frustrating. Here are some tips that will help you to stop it from taking over your lawn. It’s Not…

As we continue to experience temperature swings and unusual weather patterns, it’s easy to forget that the actual season of spring is almost here. Some recent days have been warm enough to make us, and…

We’re entering the optimal period for pruning many of the ornamental trees and shrubs that are popular in our region. Pruning will make it easier for air and sunlight to reach the plant and allows…

If you’re like most people, lawn care slides down the to-do list as we enter the winter months. Though there’s definitely less work to be done, it’s important to attend to some tasks to make…

As the holidays approach, many of us are thinking about which plants would look best with our holiday décor. Here are some interesting facts about familiar traditions related to the plants we use during the…

When most of us consider lawn care during the fall, our first thoughts are of leaves changing color and then falling. This is the most obvious sign of plants slowing their metabolisms to stay alive…