Walking through a garden, small or large, one may stumble upon a strategically placed piece of metal garden art. Puzzled at first, we are drawn closer to observe and to our surprise we discover that those are not ducks in the pond but bronze feet appearing to walk across the water!

Did you know that garden tools are not just for adults? That’s right, there’s now a wide range of kid’s gardening tools available on the market for the little ones to enjoy. The art of gardening can provide numerous benefits to any person young or old, and this also includes children.

Good soil is a key fundamental to healthy roses and other garden plants. Soil is a living entity, with organic and mineral components as well as beneficial soil fungi and bacteria that all contribute to the health of your plants. The trick is making your soil “sexy” enough to entice these beneficial organisms to your garden…and get them to stay!

To save money, I reuse my pots each year. If you don’t clean out your pots properly, you risk losing the time and money that you have invested. Diseases, bacteria and fungi can remain in the pot and infect any new plants.