Putting your garden to sleep for the winter.

Now that we've had several hard frosts it's time to put your garden to sleep for a long nap. As a rule of thumb all planting beds should be mulched for the winter. If they are beds with woody ornamentals then 2 to 3 inches of bark mulch will do the trick. Pine needles also can be used too! Mulch saves the purpose of conserving soil moisture and helps protect the plant roots from thawing and freezing action. [more]


The Inside Scoop on Melting Agents

Welcome to winter.
We've already had that first snow storm of the season followed by a blast of freezing temperatures. Nobody wants to be "that guy" that didn't shovel or de-ice their sidewalk but what's the difference between rock salt and other de-icers? Morrison's has put together a primer that will tell you what melting agents are plant-safe, kid-safe and how to keep your walkways safe for everyone. [more]


Fear not the bamboo.

You can't swing a stick and not see a bamboo product these days. Look at the Sunday paper or any major design magazine and you'll see bamboo floors, bamboo housewares, clothing, sporting goods, you name it. It's undeniable, bamboo is hot. While experts trumpet the sustainable nature of the plant for it's appeal, the truth is that bamboo's sheer exotic beauty and elegance has made it a favorite of consumer and gardener alike. [more]