Queen Anne’s Lace: More Than A Wild Carrot

Amber Kanuckel writes about Queen Anne’s Lace, a cousin of the carrot, for The Old Farmer’s Almanac. This wild cousin of the carrot with its beautiful white flowers is steeped in legends and lore and has a very interesting history. Learn more! Even if you...

Hillside / Sloped Landscaping

Landscape.com has some good ideas on how to deal with a sloped yard. Landscaping through or near slopes means that homeowners have to deal with a concept called the angle of repose. The angle of repose is the maximum angle at which a granular material (in this case,...

WHAT IS THE HARVEST MOON?

SHINE ON, HARVEST MOON! FACTS AND FOLKLORE Here’s a good article on the Harvest moon by Fred Schaaf for The Farmer’s Almanac. In 2021, the Harvest Moon rises on Monday, September 20! The Moon will appear full for about three days around this time, from Sunday morning...

5 Tips For Choosing The Best Trees To Plant In Your Yard

Here’s an informative article by Megan Hughes on choosing the right trees for your yard from Better Homes & Gardens. Overwhelmed by all the options at the garden center? Find the perfect tree for your landscape with these simple strategies. The right tree in the...