In early spring, when many native shrubs are still lacking foliage and weeks or months shy of blossoming, it’s easy to overlook their aesthetic value. What are some of the factors that influence your selection of shrubs for your landscape design? Read more.

It may be tempting to buy retail fogging sprays or hire a residential pesticide service at first sight of a mosquito or tick, but there are many reasons why you shouldn’t. Read more.

Generally speaking, the most polished, mass produced fruits and vegetables are chemically treated before and after harvest to give them photo quality finishes. If you buy organic fruits and vegetables, you already know that minor blemishes on produce are natural. Read more.

Overapplication of lawn chemicals is readily apparent when small white and yellow pellets pepper street-sides and accumulate in puddles that might otherwise refresh birds and other wildlife. Read more.