6 of Our Favorite Perennials for 2023
It’s December and we thought it would be a good time to reflect on some of our favorite plants this […]
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7 Tips for Overwintering New Plants
It was a pretty brutal winter this year (2022-2023), reaching -2 this December, then the usual up-and-down warm and
Bone Meal: Help or Hype?
One saying that stuck with me early on in my plant adventure was, “For every dollar you spend in the
What to do about the Darn Clay
Almost all plants prefer rich but well-draining soil. Clay is rich in nutrients but terrible at draining. Sand is great
11 of Our Favorite Plants of 2022
Sombrero Sangrita Coneflower It’s the middle of July, and a great time to reflect on the season while we hide
8 Tips for Growing Tomatoes in WNC
Some of these tips are from learning things the hard way and some are from my chats with old-timers that
2 Must-Have Electric Landscaping Tools
Ego 56V with turbo, baby We’ve come a long way with electric tools. Some still aren’t there yet (I still
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The Easy Way to Prune Spring Blooming Shrubs
Electric tools have come a long way. Two of my favorites are my 40V hedge trimmer and 56V blower. The
To Till or Not to Till
Tardiva Hydrangea A few years ago I was lamenting my clay soil at work one day when a friend mentioned
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How to Grow Strawberries in WNC
When it comes to growing strawberries in Asheville and WNC, it REALLY matters to your success (and sanity) which type