BestYard Blogs

Introduction: Transforming your winter landscape doesn’t have to involve waiting for spring blooms. Even in the coldest months, your outdoor space can remain vibrant and engaging, especially if you have sizable planters. In this guide, we’ll explore creative ways to infuse color and interest into your winter containers, ensuring they become eye-catching focal points that stand out against... Read more »

  Introduction The holiday season brings a magical ambiance filled with enchanting scents and the vibrant appearance of fresh greenery. Cedar, pine, spruce, mistletoe, and boxwood are not just decorations; they’re essential elements that add a unique charm to the festive season. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore effective practices to preserve the freshness of these holiday... Read more »

Introduction As the vibrant hues of autumn surround us, it’s the perfect time to channel our gardening enthusiasm towards one of nature’s most captivating beauties – irises. The golden leaves, and the crisp morning air – all sets the stage for enhancing your garden with these enchanting flowers. In this guide, we’ll delve into the... Read more »

  Protect your lawn from winter kill caused by extreme cold. Discover preventative measures to safeguard your grass from harsh temperatures. As temperatures drop, we bundle up while our lawns face the brunt of the cold. While most lawns adapt to winter, severe temperature drops can lead to what’s known as winter kill. Although entirely preventable, there... Read more »

    The cold winds of winter may have ended your outdoor gardening adventures. But you don’t need to bid adieu to your beloved green thumb. This fall and winter, why not embark on an exciting journey into indoor herb gardening? With the right conditions, a windowsill herb garden can be a delightful and rewarding... Read more »

  As we enter the season of anticipation and preparation, where nature paints a canvas with vibrant hues, it’s time to think ahead to spring. Have you planted your spring-flowering bulbs yet? If not, don’t worry; there’s still time to embrace the joys of gardening and ensure your garden bursts into a riot of colors as soon... Read more »

  As the seasons transition and the growing season ends, many homeowners face the annual challenge of managing yard waste. Fallen leaves, grass clippings, straw, and various plant debris accumulate as we prepare our landscapes for the winter months. Instead of resorting to the conventional method of bagging and disposing of these materials in landfills,... Read more »

Plant fall bulbs now for spring color. The fall months, specifically September and October, are the best times to plant bulbs for a colorful display next spring. To break out of their dormant state, bulbs need 12 – 14 weeks of cold temperatures (below 45 degrees). There are many different bulbs to choose from including;... Read more »

Lawns help cool our environment and make our backyards more enjoyable in the warm months. Through spring and summer—especially this year—they can be the focus of our outdoor activities. As we head into fall, take some time to change up your lawn care routine to help it continue to serve us well next year. Here... Read more »

Spring isn’t the only time to fill your beds, borders, and containers with flowers. Add color, texture, and cheer to your fall garden. Pansies and Violas are the main ones for fall planting. They prefer the cool weather. They can take frosts and still bloom! You get your money’s worth when you plant them in... Read more »

Early Fall Lawn Care to prepare your yard for the coming winter  Clean up your garden beds: Remove debris, leaves, and weeds. You can put in edging and re-mulch for the winter. Put potted material inside: to protect them from the upcoming freezing temperatures. Plant bulbs for spring: Popular bulbs are tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and crocuses.... Read more »

  Check out these easy and practical end-of-summer landscaping tips designed to extend the season and keep your outdoor living area healthy and comfortable. Watering- Watering your lawn and garden can be problematic, depending on local limitations. About 1 inch of water is all your lawn needs to push through the dog days of summer.... Read more »

With days getting shorter, now is a great time to think about how lighting can help you make the most of your yard. We are almost a month from the first day of fall; landscape lighting can help give us more time outdoors. Lighting can enhance our outdoor experiences, accessibility, security, and ambiance. Landscape lighting benefits Whether... Read more »

Now is an excellent time to think about how to keep our four-legged friends safe while maintaining our landscapes. Avoid potentially dangerous plants. Many dogs dig up or chew bulbs and plants. If your dog is curious and likes to dig or taste what’s growing, keep dangerous plants in an area that pups can’t access or... Read more »

Flower breeding companies invest years of time and money in developing new plant varieties, colors, and traits. They are constantly improving current varieties, like the ability to withstand extreme weather conditions. Some specific traits they look for in flower breeding are; more flowers, larger flowers, different flower shapes, specific colors, and disease resistance. This same... Read more »

Learn what is damaging your tree and how to stop it. Distinguish between plant damage brought on by diseases, insects, or a nutrient deficiency. Learn to identify these pests and how to protect the trees. Beetles and bugs are damaging our trees. Ash Bark Beetle – These beetles account for most of the decline of... Read more »

Now that the rain seems to be slowing down and we are entering 90-degree days, what should we be looking out for in our gardens? With these warmer days, the existing planting in your garden may start to look as if they need more water. Some leaves will become droopy in the hot part of... Read more »

What is too hot? This will depend on the plants – Cool season plants like pansies, snapdragons, and veggies like broccoli, lettuce, etc. don’t like temps above 75. You will see those veggies bolt, (Go to flower and seed). Warm season plants like tomatoes, peppers, squashes, zinnia, impatiens, & annual vinca love & thrive in... Read more »

Here’s how to cycle and soak: Break up your watering into shorter intervals. For example, if you usually water an area of lawn for about 15 minutes, then don’t apply all the water within one 15-minute timeframe. Watering all at once creates run-off and wasted water your plants won’t get to use. Instead, break the... Read more »

A favorite family activity each 4th of July may be to have a sparkler and write something in the sky! Most people usually throw the used sparkler on the ground and forget about it. Do not do that! It is bad for your lawn! Get a bucket of water! Fill your bucket with water and... Read more »