Spring in Bloom
CENTURY 21 Select Group 3 years ago

By Bill Deaton

April in Northeastern Pennsylvania marks the return of wildflowers to the area. Some are tiny, plentiful, and somewhat undramatic such as the Bluet (aka Houstonia) while others are large, rare, and flashy like the Red Trillium (aka the Wake-Robin, Trillium Erectus.)

Red Trillium are elusive and only pop for a short period. However, at close to 16-inches high and almost a foot in diameter, they are hard to miss when in bloom but only grow in specific locales. Bluets, on the other...
How to Design a Water-Efficient Garden
CENTURY 21 Select Group 3 years ago

Water is a precious resource, and the cost is rising all the time. By evaluating your garden designs and watering habits, it’s easy to eliminate inefficient practices that waste water. Follow these tips to dramatically reduce your water consumption and lower your water bill, while still nurturing a beautiful and productive garden.

 

Choose plants carefullyA plant that’s satisfied by getting most of the water it needs from natural rainfall will require a lot less work from you. Native plants hav...
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