Erin Travis Erin Travis

Early Spring Pruning:  Enhancing Growth & Beauty

As spring slowly arrives, gardeners everywhere eagerly prepare their outdoor spaces for the vibrant growth of spring. Among the essential tasks on the gardening checklist is pruning shrubs and perennials to promote optimal growth and beauty. In this thorough guide, I’ll help you understand which shrubs and perennials are due for pruning in the early parts of spring, along with expert tips to ensure your garden thrives throughout the season.

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Erin Travis Erin Travis

Spring Garden Clean-Up: The Importance of Holding Off on Until Temperatures Rise

As winter starts to wrap up and spring starts to peek around the corner, loads of gardeners are itching to get out there and spruce up their outdoor havens after the chilly season. But hold on a sec before you go grabbing those trusty pruning shears and rakes – timing is everything when it comes to keeping your garden in tip-top shape.

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Erin Travis Erin Travis

Easter and the Garden: Celebrating Nature's Resilience and Renewal

For many of us, Easter marks the official kick-off of the gardening season. It's a time when we eagerly dust off our shovels, grab our seed packets, and dive headfirst into the earth. There's something special about this tradition—it's not just about growing plants; it's about connecting with nature, with each other, and with the cycle of life itself.

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