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The 10 Summer Plant Care Mistakes to Avoid

High heat doesn't kill most plants — these mistakes do. Learn the 10 most common summer care errors for trees, shrubs, and perennials, and how to fix them.

Plants That Add Instant Value to Your Home

Discover the best trees, shrubs, and perennials to boost your home's curb appeal and landscape value for decades to come.

Summer Plant Care: Beat the Heat

Learn how to protect newly planted trees, shrubs, and perennials from summer heat stress. Simple watering, mulching, and care tips for a stronger landscape.

Top 3 Shrubs For Every Landscaping Need

The top shrub picks for shade, full sun, wet soil, dry spots, deer resistance, and native gardens — 18 outstanding choices for every landscape situation.

Woodie’s Guide to Mulching: The Right Way to Mulch Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials

Best Trees for Easy and Lasting Curb Appeal

Discover the best trees for lasting curb appeal — from Forest Pansy Redbud to October Glory Maple. Expert picks for year-round beauty.

Best Evergreens for Easy, Year Round Curb Appeal

Evergreen trees and shrubs are the backbone of a well-designed landscape. They provide structure year-round, keep your property looking polished during the winter months, and create the kind of year-round consistency that makes a home stand out from the street.

Designing a Small Pollinator Garden

One of the biggest misconceptions about pollinator gardening is that it requires a lot of space. Some of the most productive pollinator gardens I've seen are no larger than a parking space.

Best Perennials for Front Yard Color

When people talk about curb appeal, they often focus on shrubs, mulch, or flowering trees. While all of those play an important role, some of the most beautiful front-yard landscapes rely on something much simpler: flowering perennials.