How to plant a tree
New Tree Planting (great summary)
Tree Owners Guide (Excellent step-by-step guide, and how to care for your tree in the early years)
Steps to planting a tree (Click to enlarge, ESC to return)
The Resilient Yard
Battling Climate Change at Home
Drought Tolerant Landscaping for a Summer-Dry Climate
No-Dig Lawn-to-Garden-Bed Transformation
How Much Water for My Summer Garden?
Presentation Video
How to calculate how much and how long to water:
This one's great: https://www.purduelandscapereport.org/article/what-is-an-inch-of-water
Drought Resistant Trees and Shrubs
Selecting Plants for Your Home Landscape
Managing Moles in the Landscape
Edible Flowers
The Joy of Succulents
Planning an Affordable Landscaping
Roses-Spring Care
Managing Deer and Elk in the Home Landscape
Landscaping with Native Plants
Vertebrate Pest Management: Critters in the Home and Landscape
Planting Bulbs in Fall
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Growing Spring Bulbs
Presentation Video
Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus) should be planted in spring. It blooms for 14-15 days in late August-September. https://www.bbg.org/gardening/article/saffron_crocus
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Deer Resistant Plants
Landscaping for Wildlife
Hobby Greenhouses for the Home Gardener
Get a Soil Test
Soil Test submission form
Very reasonable price for a full professional soil test with easily understandable results. This test tells you exactly what to do to optimize your soil. Why waste money on unnecessary or harmful fertilizers and amendment products when you can find out exactly what your garden needs.
Why Isn’t My Tree/Shrub Blooming?
Choosing and planting the right plants
Hydrangeas
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Landscaping with Native Plants
Summer Pruning
Firewise Landscaping
Planting Under Trees
Planting Trees and Shrubs
Preparing Tools for Winter Storage
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