5 Leaf Akebia

A super vigorous vine with dangling stalks of fragrant flowers appears in early spring. Blooms are often followed...

Pruning

Another New Year so another pruning season has begun. Proper pruning and the correct planting process are equal...

A fruit tree needs to be 5-7 years old from seedling stage before producing its first crop, becoming...

Have you noticed the flower buds swelling on fruit trees? I was grateful to see that snow shower...

Bare-root roses have become the retail trade’s signature sign that spring is just around the corner. This week...

Garden Alert! Because our last storm was disappointing at best, plants need water ASAP! The system delivered inadequate...

We know that the better the soil the larger the harvest. Once you have tried digging your first...

Spring break at the Lains’ casa is a chance to wrap up spring gardening tasks and to kick...

The country around the Quad-Cities is full of wild mammals. However, judging from the comments of customers coming...

If you are looking for a lilac to plant this spring the timing couldn’t be better. The moisture...

It’s a real challenge to find plants that thrive in the cooler, shaded areas of our arid climate....

One of the joys of any garden center is the debut of new plants. This year’s Serenity Magic...

There are many gardeners new to the area who have never experienced the destruction that javalinas and bunnies...

Mother’s Day weekend is the time when blooming plants really start to color our flower gardens. If you...

Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could enjoy an attractive, colorful garden without spending all of your free...

Most homeowners recognize the need to remodel the insides of their homes but don't realize that their landscaping...