The Blog

 Where attention goes, energy flows. Lately, though, it feels like our attention is being held hostage. Between the constant notifications from screens and the pace of modern life, our nervous systems are easily pushed into a state of stress that feels like perpetual...

We've all heard that plants make people happy, and after years of digging in the dirt, we couldn't agree more. Gardening isn't just something we do. It's something we feel. It's that quiet moment of wonder when the goldfinches finally discover your coneflowers, or the...

When the humidity climbs up and the sun scorches your patio this summer, the "cool season flowers" like pansies and violas will probably throw in the towel. In mid-July you will feel the weight of the long summer heat settle over the Triad. To keep your garden looking...

Picture a sunny weekend morning this May. You step outside for a stroll, and your senses are immediately rewarded, hopefully without dreaded spring pollen! As Mother’s Day arrives, it’s the perfect time to think about your gift-giving strategy. This year, think...

This time of year, in the Triad, the rain, plants, and mulch make the area look lush and wonderful. If you’re like me, you're struggling with this ongoing drought. We may be in a drought, but with proper watering, you can still achieve a colorful landscape. Our...

  Has this ever happened to you? It’s early spring, plants are popping out with buds and blooms, and you want to fill your car with everything that’s giving off bright colors. Then, by sometime between late July and mid-January, that same garden bed becomes tired and...

Most of the country observes Arbor Day in late April, but in North Carolina, we do things a little differently. This year, on Friday, March 20, we’ll recognize North Carolina Arbor Day. To some, it’s just another date on the calendar. But to those of us who spend our...

One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that a garden without "bones" is always missing something. When plants fade in the fall, many landscapes are often left with a lot of flat brown space. It comes with the changing seasons. That is where the ‘Sculpture’ or...

  For those of us who share our lives with pets, the garden isn't just a hobby-it's a shared space. When you spot your cat investigating a new shrub or your dog chewing on a low-hanging branch, you might start to get concerned about safety. There is a bigger picture...

Whether you know the name or not, you’ve likely noticed these for their shapes. They are tall, they complement architecture, and they carry a timeless growing habit that few other houseplants can match. The National Garden Bureau has named 2026 the Year of the Ficus....

If you live near the woods, you probably know about the heartbreak of gardening with deer. In the morning, just as you step out front to admire the flowers, you find them eaten down to a green nub. At that moment, it’s easy to feel like you’re at war with nature. But...

Online shopping is something we all seem to do now. Imagine you’re surfing the web after thinking about an untouched corner of the yard. You wonder how it would look transformed and landscaped. You see a “Buy Now” button for a colorful Japanese maple or a tall Green...