Gardening in the News

• How to select a lawn service professional

  Monday, June 06, 2011

  The grass seems to grow an inch a week during the summer on your slice of paradise, so maybe it's time to have someone else do the regular labor.

  But just how do you find someone to mow, edge and maybe mulch? Can they keep it green and clean? And how much should you pay to have someone else manage those grass clippings?

  Experts warn that lawn maintenance is a really easy business for anyone with a truck and mower to get into. But you don't want just anyone operating machinery and wielding blades on your property.

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• Check Out 2011's Featured Plants from TheLedger.com

  Tuesday, February 22, 2011

  Continuing a tradition begun in 1999, the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) has selected several outstanding plants to feature for 2011.

  The sole flowering tree chosen is the gold medallion (Cassia leptophylla), a Brazilian, semi-deciduous species with eye-catching clusters of yellow blossoms in early summer and, often, again in autumn. This lacey-leaved tree, drought-tolerant and hardy to the low 20s, requires sunny, well-drained sites, where it grows up to 30 feet tall and 25 feet wide...

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• Pet Safe House Plants

  Tuesday, February 22, 2011

  If you are a pet owner and a house plant lover, you’ve probably found that keeping both happy can be a balancing act. Cats and dogs often view our plants as playthings, snacks, and sometimes-even toilets! While there are many plants that are poisonous to our furry friends, here is a list of some safe varieties...

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