By Julie Christensen Few landscaping plants are as versatile as Japanese holly (Ilex crenata).  This shrub is an evergreen holly, with dark green, finely textured leaves, white flowers and black or purple fruit. The shrub is not native to the U.S., but is widely used … [Read more...]
Review: Union Tools 4 cu ft. Wheelbarrow
By Stephanie Lezotte After buying a new home and ordering 8 yards of mulch to repair neglected flowerbeds in my front and back yards, I quickly realized I lacked one major tool for the job: a working wheelbarrow. While my home’s former owners kept a decorative wheelbarrow in … [Read more...]
How to Grow Spiderwort
Spiderwort (Tradescantia) is a charming, old-fashioned plant that should be grown more often than it is. The plant is native to woodland areas and thrives in moist, humus-rich soil. It blooms best in partial shade, although it grows in full sun as long as the soil is … [Read more...]
Review: Suncast Deluxe “Hose Hangout” Hose Reel
By Stephanie Lezotte Judging by the thin wood panel bolted to my home’s siding near the garden spigot, I could tell this was the spot the previous homeowner installed a garden hose reel. Although I preferred a rolling reel in which I could hide the hose or a stationary reel … [Read more...]
Review: Fiskars Bypass Hand Pruner
By Stephanie Lezotte After I retired my old hand pruner due to rust that had made them completely unusable, I purchased a Fiskars Bypass Hand Pruner as a replacement set. This affordable (under $20) yet exceptionally well-made tool has delivered hours of easy, clean cuts. What … [Read more...]
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