For many homeowners these days, a full-scale landscape makeover is not financially feasible. Whether you are selling your house and need to create “curb appeal,” or you simply want to […] Read more »
Every season seems to bring more and more requests for “low maintenance” gardens. This typically translates to a garden that looks great year-round, with little or no time and effort […] Read more »
It’s hard to believe that spring is almost here — the view outside my window right now is pretty grim. However, I know that soon the sky will brighten, buds […] Read more »
Fall foliage – flowering shrubs that provide lovely fall foliage as well as beautiful blooms include: Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia), Sweetspire (Itea virginica), Witch hazel (Hamamelis) and some varieties of […] Read more »
In my last article I outlined some easy, low-key, tactics for dissuading deer. The following strategies employ your plantings to keep the herds at bay: Think "deer-resistant"not "deer-proof" — Every […] Read more »
Coyote urine. Irish Spring soap. Pantyhose filled with human hair. Raw eggs. If you garden in Westchester, you’ve probably considered at least one of these "tried and true" approaches in […] Read more »
In the previous article we discussed basic strategies to employ when planning your garden. Now that you’re ready to plant, here are some suggestions to get you started: • When […] Read more »