Tower Landscape and Design LLC
Have you ever looked along a highway and observed all the trees covered in vegetation from trunk to branches? It was most likely English ivy (Hedera helix), the final of our 12 Dirty Dozen plants. H. helix certainly isn’t last in terms of its invasiveness in our region and at the Garden. We hope you … Read more
After almost a decade of raising ducks, I had my first encounter with a condition called “angel wing” this past spring. Fortunately, I had read about it years ago when we first started raising ducks and knew exactly what to do. It then occurred to me that I should write an article about it for … Read more
The peace lily is one of the most popular houseplants, loved for its graceful white blooms and glossy leaves. But sometimes your peace lily’s leaves may seem on the small side or aren’t growing as large as you’d like. Not to worry! With the proper care and techniques, you can help your peace lily produce … Read more
A garden filled with beautiful, thriving plants is a joy to behold. But with so many options to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide which plants to grow. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore some of the best plants that grow in gardens, focusing on ones that are low-maintenance, produce edible bounty, and … Read more
Growing your own food can be delicious, nutritious, and economical. Early spring is the perfect time to plant strawberries so you can enjoy a tasty harvest come summer. These nutrient powerhouses are rich in antioxidants and are a delicious addition to top your morning cereal, add sweetness to a smoothie, or spread in homemade jam. … Read more
It’s easy to make your own Wallflower refills. Use this recipe to make an air freshening solution that is free of toxins. Your home will smell fresh and you can breathe easy knowing just what is being released! I used to buy plug-in air fresheners from a certain bath and body company. They smelled great, … Read more
Sunflowers and tomatoes are two of the most popular plants for home gardeners to grow. Their bright, cheerful flowers and delicious fruits make them staples in vegetable gardens and flower beds across the country. So can you successfully plant sunflowers and tomatoes together? The short answer is yes, you absolutely can! In fact pairing these … Read more
Sunflowers are seen by some people as big beautiful flowers, and by others as big ugly weeds. Regardless of aesthetic opinions, however, sunflowers appear to be pulling their weight, and more, in the ecology of the Nebraska sandhills prairies this year. After a long dry year, there’s not much green, let alone blooming, in the … Read more
Specimen trees have an undeniable appeal, whether they are gnarled, showy, squat, gigantic, rare, graceful, or just plain odd. There’s a time when every garden owner considers these traits, mulling whether it’s worth it to add a specimen tree to a landscape. From the Latin specere (“to look”), specimen trees are designed to prompt garden … Read more
The black seed plant, also known as black cumin or Nigella sativa, is an easy-to-grow annual herb that produces tasty edible seeds with powerful medicinal properties. Growing this ancient healing food at home can provide a steady supply of nutritious seeds for culinary and natural health uses. An Overview of Black Seed Plants Black seed … Read more