As the winter chill settles in and the gardening season comes to a temporary halt, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your garden. Here in Illinois, January is an important month for gardeners, as it's the time to start preparing for the...
We are deep into the autumn season here in Illinois. We hope you thoroughly enjoy pumpkin patches, warm beverages, and hot soups as much as we do. While other parts of the country have put their gardens to bed, we still have a few more...
March is the perfect time to start preparing your garden for the growing season. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or new to gardening, there are a few important tasks you should tackle in the early spring to ensure a successful and productive season. From...
The answer to that question is yes, it is a good time to rethink the use of peat in your garden. Peat and gardening are ubiquitous. Next time you're in the garden center look at the ingredients in potting soils and seed starters. Peat moss...
Every feel a lost or behind on what you should be doing with your lawn and garden? We understand and we’ve seen many people rush to get bulbs planted, insecticides purchase, seeds planted and more last minute. Each month, we’ll teach you when to do...
Every feel a lost or behind on what you should be doing with your lawn and garden? We understand and we’ve seen many people rush to get bulbs planted, insecticides purchase, seeds planted and more last minute. Each month, we’ll teach you when to do...
Improving your home's landscaping shouldn’t feel intimidating. It should instead be a fun relaxing project! Easier said than done, I know, but I have some steps to help make that possible. One thing my mother always said when she would plant at our house is...
You are not alone! One of the many joys of living in the Midwest is the beauty and the wide variety of birds we can see from our own backyard. As I sit here and write this blog, the birds surround me with their colors and...
