For Less Work, Choose Ground Covers
The clear benefit of using ground covers instead of grass is less of everything — less water, less fertilizer, less pesticides and less mowing. Tired of mowing, weeding, feeding and […]
Vinca for Summer Color
One summer color plant that we are sure is not eaten by the deer is vinca (also called periwinkle). This annual flower is available at area nurseries in white, red, […]
Easy Side-Yard Make Over
When fully grown your Muhly Grass will block the view of your trash can. This side-yard garden project proves that designs don’t need to be complicated to be functional and […]
Mulch On a Mission
Available in organic and inorganic forms, mulch comes in many shapes and sizes. Choosing the right one depends on where you plan to use it. In the world of gardening, […]
Back to Basics: Planting Perennials
HOW TO PLANT PERENNIALS: Measure the fit. Check the plant tag to see how wide and tall your new plant will be at full size. Get out a measuring tape […]
Heed Your Weeds
Let’s not be so quick to judge the humble weed. After all, they are green, native and an important part of a diverse, stable ecosystem. We have been blessed recently […]
Final weeks for CPS Green Tree Rebates
Plant a Tree. Save Energy. Save Money. You can receive a $50 rebate per tree when you buy a qualified tree and plant it in the right place to save […]
COVID 19 Precautions
Milberger’s is open during regular business hours We want to thank our customers for continuing to shop at Milberger’s during this difficult time. Gardeners are essential to the economy. We […]
April Lawn Care
It is time to fertilize the lawn. With the freezes this winter and the generally cool weather the lawn weeds have prospered but the lawn grass has been slow to […]
The Coming of the Caterpillars
These little guys are famished and your trees are a bountiful buffet. But before you banish them, remember this: Song birds are nesting now and caterpillars are the food supply […]