Sunroom planting basics A garden can brighten your mood and be a perfect place in which to relax. Gardens need not be reserved strictly for the outdoors. Creating a sunroom garden can bring the beauty of the landscape inside of your home.Sunrooms, solariums, all-season rooms, or Florida rooms as they are sometimes called are popular […]

Popular elements include fire pits, low maintenance landscapes and low-frill entertaining While outdoor living continues to grow in popularity, expect fewer frills this year as homeowners get back to the basics in a cool economy, according to an American Society of Landscape Architects survey of residential landscape architects. Overall, 94.4 percent of residential landscape architects […]

Now that spring has arrived after this long, strange winter it is time to get outdoors and back to our gardens. Much needs to be done in the early spring to our existing flower gardens to ready them for the season. This is exciting work as we find the bits of green under the winter […]

1) Outdoor Gardening with Annuals and Perennials: Review classic outdoor plants and discover new varieties. April 10 — All Locations at 10 AM & 2 PM 2) The Pursuit of the Rose: Techniques for nurturing tender petals, bright colors and beautiful fragrance. April 17 — All Locations at 10 AM 3) Beyond the Bloom! Learn […]

Easy ways to an environmentally friendly lawn The growing emphasis many homeowners place on keeping their property pristine is reflective of many things. Though it’s quite possible a reflection of the enjoyment many homeowners take from landscaping, it’s more likely a reflection of the impact a well-manicured lawn can make on the overall value of […]

Bird feeders of many shapes and sizes can add aesthetic appeal When it comes to spring and summer, many people associate certain sights and sounds with these warm weather seasons. Ocean waves crashing, luscious lawns glowing green and birds chirping are often associated with spring and summer. While homeowners might not be able to bring […]

Is it safe to drink water from my garden hose? Question: When I’m working in the yard, I’m tempted to take a drink from my garden hose. Is this safe? Answer: No. The water is safe, but a standard vinyl garden hose has substances in it to keep it flexible. These chemicals, which may get […]

As a first-term member of the state legislature in District 75, representing Sabattus and Greene, Stacy Dostie is busy helping to grow the future of Maine. And, as a young professional and mother of two boys active in scouting, Dostie also finds time to grow plants at her Sabattus home where she’s lived for 15 […]

Harvesting a healthier garden Spring is here at last! Most of us can’t wait to shake off the winter blues, to get out into the sunshine, walk the dog, play catch with the kids or just take a stroll in the park. For homeowners, it’s the first chance to work on the yard, restore a […]

No matter what a gardener grows – a tree, a vegetable garden, or a flowerbed, he or she must first start with the soil. The healthier, the more alive the soil is the better for the growing. Unlike the land of yesteryear, left to rest and restore itself, today’s topsoil suffers from the stripping of […]