Mix things up and add a bit of sparkle to your landscape this season.

Bring in the hummingbirds and brighten your landscape with colorful plants.

Don’t let your air conditioner break the family budget or be an eye sore in your backyard. Try one of these affordable solutions to improve the view and keep your air conditioner running smoothly.

Black is the classic color of wardrobes and may soon be a classic in your landscape.

Don’t worry if you notice small fruit fly-like insects flitting across the room. It is not a sign of bad housekeeping nor are they harmful to your plants.

A beautiful landscape can feed your body as well as your mind and spirit, when you include some edible ornamental plants.

Like many of you I try to squeeze way too much into one day. In order to accomplish many of my goals I try to look for ways to double, even triple the benefits of everything I do. This is why I combine my gardening activities and fitness program.

Reduce your grocery bill this summer by growing a few of your favorite vegetables. And the good news, you don’t need much space to produce enough fresh vegetables for you and your family to enjoy.

All your hard work and effort is paying off with a bountiful harvest.

Trumpet vines are a favorite plant for attracting hummingbirds to the garden. But lots of leaves and no flowers are a common problem for gardeners. Don’t give up; you can get this vine blooming for you and the hummingbirds to enjoy.

Don’t let a lack of space keep you from growing trees in your landscape. Consider planting columnar trees in containers and narrow spaces.

Don’t let limited space stop you from growing your own apples. Give the new Urban Columnar Apples a try.

Round out your meals with some fresh from the garden fruit. It is easier than you think to grow your own apples, plums, and berries.

The soil has finally warmed and it is time to get pumpkins, melons, squash and cucumbers in the ground.

Use shrubs in the landscape for extra color, a bit of privacy and year round beauty.

Keep your clematis down to size, looking good and flowering with proper pruning.

Tame overgrown grape plants down to a manageable and more productive size.

Don’t panic if your garden plans are bigger than the available planting space. I have some space saving techniques that can help you get the most out of your landscape.

All your hard work is paying off with an abundant harvest. Then, one day you notice your squash plants are wilted and near death.

Don’t let gardening become a painful experience. Warm up your muscles before you dig into gardening.

Tired of constant pruning or need a change from those green gumdrops, hockey pucks and meatballs? With a bit of time and patience you can convert these back to their natural beauty.