Winter Survival Tactics
Contributed by Lynn Hutchinski I don’t know about you, but about this time of year I start to get a little stir-crazy. The holidays are over – the fun and energy and bright colors are gone – and it’s cold and snowy out there and no way will I be heading to my...Even Gardens Get Blankies – Time for Mulch
Ok, so I was pretty suspicious of the “let’s put down a blankie” idea for the garden before winter. If you have met me, you know that I am not the type of person who makes my own crackers. I buy them. In the garden, I will do fussy things but only if there is a good...Adding Autumn Splash to Your Home
Contributed by Tim Wholey Every year around this time we send kids back to school, dodge increased traffic and get the feel of shorter days, cooler nights, and hints of the crisp scents of autumn. Our gardens and seasonal containers also start showing their age but...The ornamental grass isn’t always greener …
Contributed by Allan Robinson What color is your grass? Many idolize the rich emerald green of a lawn. I must confess that after I’ve planted a small patch of lawn in my reconfigured backyard, I have green lawn envy too. But what about ornamental grasses that...About Christie Dustman
Christie Dustman is a life-long gardener and owner of Christie Dustman & Company, Inc.
