Gardening in Challenging Spaces
April 01, 2018
Every garden is different, and very few gardeners are fortunate enough to have a perfect plot of level, rich soil with exactly the right amount of sunlight,...
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Recent Blog Posts
How to Create a Spring Porch Pot
March 26, 2018
Porch pots are a great way to brighten any entryway and welcome guests to your home, and they're even more fun when you jazz up your porch pot with seasonal...
Spring Garden Guide
March 01, 2018
Spring is a favorite season for many gardeners, and performing the proper tasks from late winter through late spring can help you enjoy a productive, bountiful...
DIY Indoor Succulent Garden
February 16, 2018
Houseplants have many wonderful benefits – they purify the air, enhance mood and even improve focus and concentration. Succulents are some of the easiest and...
2018 Garden Trends
January 29, 2018
Gardening may be a time-tested, classic hobby that has been popular for generations, but that doesn't mean it stays the same from year to year. With new plant...
Best Houseplants for Beginners
January 17, 2018
Houseplants are a great addition to any space, from small work cubicles or a simple apartment or condominium to a large, multi-story house, a classroom, corner...
How to Develop a Garden Plan for the New Year
January 02, 2018
When the ground is frozen and covered with snow it may be impossible to work in your garden, but you can still enjoy gardening by working out a plan for what...
Recycle Your Tree After the Holidays
January 01, 2018
A Christmas tree is more than a Christmas tree if you recycle it to help wild birds after the holidays. There are several ways you can turn this ultimate...
Ice Melt vs Your Pets Paws
December 31, 2017
Winter walkways can be dangerous, but slips, falls and slides are not the only concerns pet owners should have about icy paths. Different ice melt chemicals...
Seasons Greetings!
December 22, 2017
On behalf of the staff at Elm Creek, Janice and I would like to wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season. It has been our pleasure and...
How to Keep Your Live Wreaths, Swags and Garlands Alive Through the Holidays
December 21, 2017
Live wreaths, swags and garlands can be amazing holiday decorations, brightening a room with their evergreen boughs and freshening air with their crisp, piney...
How Much Water Your Christmas Tree Needs
December 18, 2017
Water is essential to keep any real Christmas tree lush and fresh, but how much does a tree really drink? Understanding the tree's needs and how to keep it...
Prepare Your Trees & Shrubs for Winter
November 16, 2017
If you’ve invested a lot of time and money into your landscaping this year, the last thing you want is for all of your beautiful plants, shrubs, and trees to...
How to Prepare Wild Birds for Winter
November 01, 2017
With fewer daylight hours and longer cold nights, natural food sources needed for energy to keep warm are scarce. Water supplies can be frozen or snow covered....
How to Make Pumpkin Planters
October 18, 2017
Pumpkins are the ultimate autumn decoration, but you can do so much more than just pile them around or carve jack-o-lanterns. Pumpkin planters are easy to...
Bird Feeding Tips for Fall
October 16, 2017
As the last heat wave of summer fades, bird feeders are disappearing from backyards. Most bird lovers assume that as the weather cools and mass migration...
Planning Your Fall Annual Planting
September 16, 2017
The end of summer doesn't need to mean the end of beautiful flowerbeds when you carefully plan fall annuals to make the most of every bit of the gardening...
Tips for Success in Herb Gardening
August 01, 2017
Herbs are probably the most overlooked plants in the gardening section and yet they are to blame for why your dinner taste so good! More importantly herbs are...
Gardening During a Drought
July 16, 2017
Droughts happen year after year and can be a gardener’s worse nightmare. They hurt your plants, dry up the soil, and create a negative environment in which...
No Hummingbirds at Your Feeders? We Have Solutions!
July 01, 2017
Hummingbirds are some of the most desirable backyard birds, but if they aren't finding your backyard to their liking, there are many steps you can take to...
Use Paving Stones to Transform Your Outdoor Space
June 16, 2017
If you find yourself gazing out into your backyard thinking of something you can do to spruce things up, have you considered using paving stones? Installing...
Problem Solving: Shade
June 01, 2017
Grass grows best in sunny areas, but some varieties also grow in partial shade. No grass will grow in complete shade, however. To survive, most grasses need...
The Hummingbirds are Coming
May 16, 2017
In the spring, hummingbirds return to their summer homes hungry from their long migration. To attract them to your home, plant red flowers that bloom early,...
How to Revive Damaged Plants From Cold Temperatures
May 01, 2017
Tender tropical plants are exceptionally vulnerable to chilly winds, frosts and freezes, but cold temperatures don't have to be a death knell for sensitive...
The Importance of a Water Source for Birds
April 16, 2017
Bird baths are a common feature in many yards, but do birds really need them? There are many natural sources of water, but why is water so important to birds,...
