If water is pooling near your trees, flower or vegetable gardens, a French drain system can redirect rain or snowmelt. […]
Author: Alison Hoover
Alison is a Midwesterner through and through, and loves to spend her time baking and reading. Always at home in the dirt, as a kid, Alison raised a vegetable garden with her dad, and flower gardens with her mom.
How to Get Rid of Cheatgrass
You can try hand pulling it, pouring vinegar over it, and spraying it with herbicides, but cheatgrass often makes its […]
Dangers of Cheatgrass
Most weeds are irritating, vexing, annoying, but cheatgrass is downright dangerous. Commonly called downy brome, this invasive grass is commonly […]
What is Cheatgrass
Cheatgrass just might be the most dangerous and invasive plant you’ve never heard of. It’s also known as downy brome, […]
Home Improvements That Will Raise Your Property Value in Minneapolis
It’s time to make some upgrades — give your home and property a breath of fresh air. Whether you’re planning […]
How to Landscape With Evergreen Shrubs
Like artwork, poetry, and music, yards and gardens should have a timeless, evergreen aesthetic. A well-landscaped yard should supply you […]
A Checklist for New Homebuyers
Making a new house into a home is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Beyond packing, cleaning, and unpacking, […]
Tiny Trees 101: How to Care for Bonsai
Patience, simplicity, and the beauty of imperfections. These are the core principals of how to care for a bonsai tree, […]
Signs Your Trees Need Pruning
As a property owner, you’ve probably experienced that moment during a storm where you look upon the trees and just […]
3 Best Grass Types in Santa Ana
The hot and dry weather in Santa Ana presents unique challenges for landscaping. Water Smart landscapes can incorporate a number […]