Landscaping: What Should You Plant This Spring?

Woman Planting Seedlings In Bed In The GardenSpring is here. For many landscapes, this means  clearing away dead plants and getting ready for the start of the growing season. Depending on the hand that winter dealt you and your selection in plantings, you might be looking at a little or a lot of work to get ready for spring. As you clean up the grounds and gardens, now’s a great time to think about what you should be planting in spring to make sure to get the most out of it. [Read more…]

6 Benefits of Landscaping with Native Plants

Serviceberry Bush in Bloom

An example of NE native plants, the Amelanchier canadensis or Serviceberry Bush is a great edition to any garden.

Throughout the year, homeowners across the country plant a wide variety of plants to improve their landscaping. However, most homeowners do not know how landscaping with native plants can benefit your garden and environment. Native plants have evolved over the years to the habitat they live in, giving you great benefits and a reason to plant them. Landscaping with native plants can save you more money, time, and resources than non-native plants. [Read more…]