In this episode of Ask Danny, arborist Billy Allen offers his expert tips on planting and pruning. (3 Echoes Content Studio) In this episode of Ask Danny, arborist Billy Allen offers his expert tips on planting and pruning. Billy is an ISA Certified Arborist, AUFA Certified Urban Forester, an ALNLA Certified Landscape Professional, and many … Read more
Did you know you can recycle coffee grounds for plants to use in your garden? Horticulturists praise coffee grounds for acidifying soil and enhancing plant growth. Coffee grounds are slightly acidic (5.5 to 6.8 pH), so certain acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons and gardenias love them. Azaleas prefer soil with a pH of 5 to … Read more
Did you know you can recycle coffee grounds for plants to use in your garden? Horticulturists praise coffee grounds for acidifying soil and enhancing plant growth. Coffee grounds are slightly acidic (5.5 to 6.8 pH), so certain acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons and gardenias love them. Azaleas prefer soil with a pH of 5 to … Read more
Lawn and landscape expert Sid Sexton is back to talk more about pruning, landscaping and shrubs. In this week’s episode of “Ask Danny,” Sid Sexton is back to tell us how to plant shrubs and give some advice on pruning crape myrtles. Sid is the founder of Sexton Lawn & Landscape in Daphne, Ala., and … Read more
Backyard gardening can improve your mental health with minimal effort on your part. Join landscape designer and Done-In-A-Weekend Projects host Doug Scott to learn how. This post is sponsored by Exmark. Gardening can take your mind off of daily stresses. (happy_finch, Getty Images) Benefits of Backyard Gardening The positive impacts of gardening are almost endless, … Read more
To keep your garden or yard green and full of life, test your soil’s pH value to ensure it will meet your plants’ needs. The pH value affects how easily plants can absorb nutrients and chemicals in the soil’s water. Some nutrients are more available under acidic conditions; others require more alkaline. You should test … Read more