Tulips are an iconic spring flower. We love the pictures of giant fields of tulips in beautiful colors, each with the perfect bloom...

There are few flowers that say summer like sunflowers. Their bright yellow color and sturdy stalks make me smile and there is something magical about standi...

My dad can grow anything. He is a genius when it comes to soil and enjoys tinkering in the garden. He loves blueberries, so several years ago he planted so...

I have always loved hummingbirds. Their tiny bodies, fast wings and crazy antics bring a smile to my face. I look forward to the day they arrive each year ...

We have been in the mulch and soil business for 40 years and much has changed over the years. My dad started working in the beginnings of the mulch business...

Spring is just around the corner and it's time to think about gardening. We know that mulch helps in so many ways in our flowerbeds, but did you know it's a...

Poinsettias are the most loved Christmas plant. During the holidays you see them in churches, indoor Christmas displays and in pretty much every home. Ther...

We've all seen the posts on Facebook. Someone's mulch just caught on fire and burned their home! Horrific pictures of melted siding abound! Really? In alm...

Vacation is always a good time to get away and see new things. This summer, we had the once in a lifetime chance to go to Scotland. The land of castles, ...

Crape myrtles blooming is a sure sign that summer has arrived in the South. Their distinctive shape and beautiful flowers make them a yard staple in humid ar...

Iris is a long time favorite garden perennial. Our mothers and grandmothers loved them, for good reason. It's hardy, easy to grow and provides beautiful spr...

What in the world is a Digger's Garden Box? I am so glad you asked! Digger's Garden Boxes are something new we are doing for the Spring of 2018. They are ...

Weeds. Weeds are a problem for gardeners. We pull, we poison, we apply pre-emerge, we mulch, and we pull some more. Weeds can turn our beautiful garden sp...

Roses are a delightful flower. The wide variety of colors! The heavenly aroma! What Valentine's Day would be complete without that dozen roses? Roses are...

I admit it. I was wrong, and sometimes that's awesome. The unexpected happens, and admitting I'm wrong is a blessing. Last month, I wrote my blog post abou...

January is a time when nothing much is happening in the garden. Nothing is blooming, and most plants don't even have leaves. Yet there is a Southern gem th...

Okay, it's January and below freezing every day, but gardeners are thinking about the idyllic days of spring. We dream of that first hint of green and the f...

Happy New Year! A new year is always a blessing. A blank slate stretched out before us. New beginnings and possibilities. I know it's January and freezing...

Christmas cactus is a winter favorite plant that is relatively easy to care for. Plants can live for years and are often handed down from generation to gene...

You can always learn something new, and you never know everything. This sense of life long learning was brought home to me a couple of times in the last mon...