Oaks (Quercus) are majestic and beautiful. They can tower upwards of 100′ tall and drop tons of acorns in a year. When an Oak reaches about 20-30 years old, it will start producing acorns. After about 40 years, the Oak trees will “abundantly” start producing. I can attest to this because the first fall in our current home, we raked and […]
Container gardening with Arborvitaes for year round interest
For years I have grown Arborvitaes in pots for year round interest Arborvitaes have been my favorite evergreen shrub for years. I love the rich green fan like ‘leaves’ and the pyramidal shape of the Emerald Green Arborvitae. I love the fact you do not have to prune, shape, or otherwise do any trimming. I […]
Garden Tools for the Beginner Gardener
I know you will find lots of gardening tips and ideas and see many recommendations from seasoned gardeners and bloggers about what to buy. There are so many products out there that it can be a bit confusing to pick out what you need. It can also be expensive to jump right into gardening but I am here […]
