Attention all professional landscapers and backyard decorators: Mexican beach rocks are the specialty landscape stone trend that is sweeping the nation! This uncommon stone, providing an exquisite, superior look, has become one of the most popular in the country, and for good reason… Also referred to as Mexican sea pebbles or Mexican ocean pebbles, Mexican beach rocks are worn smooth …

Lava rocks are a stand-out landscaping feature, adding interest and beauty to any yard or commercial property; and available in brick red, grey or black, they can also add a flourish of color to what might be an otherwise drab space. Aside from their aesthetic appeal, lava rocks offer a host of wonderful benefits, including permanence. Lava rocks work well …

Stumped about what to do with your yard? Let the personal gardens of Monty Don serve as an inspiration! Monty Don, the British broadcaster and writer best known for his BBC gardening television series – Gardener’s World, transformed his property from a mass of brambles and rough grass into the gorgeous group of gardens it is today. First getting to …

Want to preserve the fresh, crisp quality of your carrots over the winter months and protect them from frost? You don’t have to go through all the work of canning or freezing. The simple, effective, age-old method that our grandparents once used is to store them in peat moss or wood chips. Here’s how… First you harvest your carrots. If …

Did you read that blip on the Internet that said a squirrel in Colorado tested positive for the bubonic plague – otherwise known as “black death”? Research has uncovered that, back in the day, the bubonic plague was spread– not by rats, but by the fleas they carried. Information on the Internet is not always true, but whether or not …

Do you sometimes wish for a place to escape and relax…an inviting oasis from which the most delightful dreams develop? Maybe you envision lush landscaping with a cozy seating area and all sorts of whimsical pleasures. No matter how big or small, you can convert your outdoor space into your own little piece of paradise with the right plants, landscaping, …

Weeds…the mere thought of them can keep you up at night. They can infiltrate gardens better than a well organized army can take a hillside. Every time your plants have a growth spurt, weeds seem to enjoy two, earning the potential to quickly overcome any garden. Ah, but as does every villain (even many great superheroes), weeds have their nemesis. …

Rocks are a timeless, versatile material that can add a unique, natural character to your landscaping. You can use large rocks to create a regal wall draped in vines or gorgeous large steps framed in lush foliage. Strategically placed rocks can line your walkways or flat rocks can BE your walkways. Beautiful, large rocks – painted or unpainted – can …

In these precarious times, many of us most likely wish we had a barrier between us and much of what is “out there.”  Barriers from germs can keep us from getting sick. You might also want a barrier between you and all the close talkers you know and maybe that guy with coffee breath at the office too. Oh yeah, …