Calypso Landscape Maintenance

Planning Your New Garden and the Basics of Simple Design

Now that the weather is finally cooperating, it’s time to think about stretching that green thumb and creating a space in your yard that can be filled with a little natural beauty. But, if you’ve n…

Can You Refreeze Raw Meat After Thawing?

It's probably fair to say that every omnivorous home cook has wondered at some point or another whether it's OK to refreeze that piece of steak after thawing

16 Invasive Species Sold at Garden Centers You Should Never Buy

These 16 invasive species of plants are commonly sold at garden centers - beware of them and DO NOT buy them from your garden store!

Top 10 Plants You Can't Kill

Tough as nails, but they're pretty, too. Turn your black thumb into a green thumb with our picks for the top 10 plants you can't kill.

The 10 Worst Invasive Plants to Watch Out for in Your Region

How to Grow a Container Garden

Liven up your balcony with these container-loving plants that don’t need to be babied.

Why Your Garden Needs Mulch (Assuming You Do It Right)

Used correctly, mulch builds and improves your soil like nothing else. But don’t make these common mistakes.

Md. warns homeowners to hire licensed tree experts

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources is reminding homeowners to make sure they hire licensed tree professionals to trim or remove trees damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Departmen…

Create a Low-Impact Yard With These Sustainable Landscaping Ideas

Use these 6 eco-friendly landscaping ideas to create a picture-perfect yard with the least amount of impact on the environment.

Save Water in Your Garden with Smart Plant Groupings

When deciding where to place your plants, consider not only their sun and soil needs, but how thirsty they are. Group them accordingly and you’ll have a more water-efficient landscape.

‘Planting green’ impacts emergence

Planting corn into a standing unrolled cover crop may reduce yield due to reduced plant population and greater plant-height variability.

Portland Landscaping Water Features:Planning, Design & Maintenance

Award-winning, Portland landscaping professionals, Landscape East & West, offer helpful tips on the planning, design and maintenance of water features.

Know when to get into the groove with lawns and landscaping

METRO DETROIT — Spring is technically here, according to the calendar, but experts caution that it is possible to begin tidying up lawns and landscaping too early.

Landscape design and maintenance methods yield better results with less work

Good landscape design will enhance your home, reduce your work, and provide what you need in the public, private and service areas of your home. Good design in the public areas should look good all year, call attention to the front door and provide easy access to the home. Well-designed private areas provide a retreat where homeowners can rest, relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Private areas can be creative, easy and fun and laced with color, art, water, birds and butterflies or play…

Downsizing Your Landscape: Home Maintenance Designed for Retirees

As you head toward retirement, how can you stay in your home and make maintenance easier? Click here to find out.

Money Saving Landscaping Tips

Money Saving Landscaping Tips - The proper landscaping can vastly improve your home. Whether you just want a more updated look or if you’re trying to sell

Landscaping: Do it yourself calling in a professional

Spring is almost here – and so is landscaping season.