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How to Make a Stunning Bouquet with Supermarket Flowers

The surprising reason supermarkets sell flowers

That's no coincidence — there's a strategic decision behind those flowers' placement.

Grow your own jungle: easy exotic plants

Tropical gardening is all too often associated with expense and poor results. But choose your plants wisely and you can turn your patch into a slice of verdant jungle, says James Wong

How to Make a Tuxedo No. 4

I consider myself fairly “up” on the martini and its variations, which is why I’m always pleasantly surprised when someone is able to introduce me to a new one. This week, I was interviewing food writer Alicia Kennedy for a forthcoming installment of How I Eat, and she mentioned that her partner had been making a lot of Tuxedo No. 4s, a martini riff that’s made with fino sherry instead of vermouth.

Tips for Saving Trees & Shrubs After this Harsh Winter

Richard Grant shares his knowledge on tips for saving trees and shrubs after a harsh winter. It's not easy dealing with landscaping after winter

How to Water New Trees, Shrubs, and Other Plants

Award-winning landscapers and landscape designers in Lancaster, PA explain how to water your new trees, shrubs, and flowers in your new plantings.

Evergreen Trees for Screens, Buffers and Hedges

This article provides helpful tips for selecting and planting trees for a screen, buffer or hedge planting

Choose the right shrubs for your yard

Whether you’re looking to increase your curb appeal or simply spruce up your home’s landscaping, shrubs are a great way to go. They provide focal points, fill in bare spots, and, depending on the shrub, can offer beautiful color and even fragrance.

Become an EMTree: Observe your plants to prevent problems

Insects and diseases can wreak havoc on your landscape plants, and in your woodlands. The damage can be unsightly and can become costly if not properly addressed. To help property owners identify and manage these issues, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach in Woodbury, Dubuque, Polk, and Mahaska Counties and the ISU Extension and Outreach Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic are hosting three virtual statewide…

Plant a Bee Garden for Honeybees

Plant a bee friendly garden. Plants and flowers used to attract honeybees and other pollinators. Planting native wildflowers, herbs or vegetable garden.

Why fall is the best time to plant trees

Plus, 5 tips to ensure a healthy tree for years to come.

Learn to Make a White Tuxedo With a Livestreamed Happy Hour

Roosevelt Room's spirits wizard Matthew Korzelius shows you how

Selecting, Planting & Caring for Your Trees

Selecting Your Tree You’ve heard it said before, planting a tree is a simple yet powerful act. While that’s true, your commitment should make the biggest impact possible. So, before you plant, take a look at these important resources. Tree ID: Urban Tree Key – This is a resource to help you identify tree species by asking you a few observational question about the tree. In addition Dr. Matt Ritter published a book, “A Californian’s Guide to the Trees Among Us.” This book…

Plant Perennials in Your Garden

Planting perennials in your garden, with additional ideas for Northern, Southern and Western regions

How to Prune Small Trees and Shrubs

The right way to clean up limbs and the best time of year to do the job

7 ways to help trees and shrubs survive heat and drought

By Gary JonesIt’s one thing to let our lawns go brown when water is tight. They probably shouldn’t have been planted in the first place. A thoughtful reimagining will no doubt result in a reasonably easy-to-achieve and beautiful substitutionTrees and shrubs are another matter, however. They are not easily replaced, nor should we be doing so. Most well-established trees and shrubs are quite waterwise…

Satisfy lawn’s thirst with water irrigation system

WACO — Depending on the type of grass, soil, sunlight and climate, most lawns need an average of 1 inch of water per week to maintain a lush, green appearance.