Different Types of Compost and Their Uses

McCarty Mulch & Stone on different types of compost. Compost is a common gardening technique for a reason; it’s a fantastic way to supply your plants with the nutrients they need to grow to their fullest potential. This excellent source of organic matter and...

What Is A Moonbow? All About Lunar Rainbows

Tiffany Means for the Farmer’s Almanac on Moonbows. Next time you’re out enjoying the splendor of the full Moon, see if you can spot this other night sky wonder: the Moonbow! Full Moons. Supermoons. Blue Moons. Each of these gives us a welcome excuse to...

10 Best Plants for Winter Landscapes

David Beaulieu for The Spruce on the best plants for winter landscapes. Ideas for Turning Yards Into Winter Scenes Worth Painting After the weather cools down and colorful autumn leaves have fallen from the trees, the rest of your home’s landscape in winter can...

Tips For Late Winter Landscaping Maintenance

McCarty Mulch & Stone on late winter landscaping tips. Keep Up With Your Late Winter Landscape With snow still falling and temperatures still dropping, gardening is probably the last thing on your mind (unless you consider salting the driveway landscaping). With...

10 Best Ornamental Grasses For Adding Privacy To The Garden

Jamie McIntosh for The Spruce on selecting ornamental grasses. Gardeners who want to block a neighbor’s yard or screen a patio without building a structure should consider planting perennial ornamental grasses. Unlike evergreen trees and shrubs, ornamental...