Previously I wrote about Weedless Gardening. Last year many people stopped in and talked about “The Square Foot Gardening Book.” So I decided to purchase the book and read the 2nd version. I found myself wanting to try it out

This winter I was wandering in my candy store, the library.  I love the library and love reading!  While wondering around I made my way into the gardening section and a book called “Weedless Gardening” by Lee Reich, caught my

Spring may be just around the corner but that doesn’t mean that you have to pack up your scarves till next winter! Stop in at the flower shop here at Ground Effects to see all the fun colors that we have in.

With how fast paced life is and how separated everything is getting, it is hard to find activities as a family or even just with your kids anymore. I know this struggle first hand with 4 kids of my own

5.  Use pine cones. I very rarely make an arrangement without them. They add texture and depth to any container. Plus they can be kept from year to year to save money. 4. Spruce tops are the best bang for

Get your tree wraps on your trees: Invest a couple of bucks in making sure the rabbits or the sun don’t kill your tree! Give your plants a haircut:  Give everything a good trimming.  For more specifics watch this video:

Ok, here I am talking about mums again!  But I have had two questions that everyone seems to be asking….How can I get my mums to come back every year?  And.. How long will the mums last in pots? Here

Have you noticed all the incredible apple trees this year? Every one I see is completely loaded, including my own!  I planted two Cortland apple trees about six years ago and this is the first year that I have something