It’s really astonishing to me what a single plant can do. This plant is a great example of a ground cover. Do you have an area in your yard where maybe something doesn’t grow on the ground, like grass, because there’s too much shade because of trees or because the shade of your house? Or that it’s such a highly trafficked area, grass won’t grow. Or you’ve got a slope that just keeps washing away and you need something to stabilize it.

A ground cover like this is ideal. This little plant is called Winter Creeper, and it’s a tough, hard working plant. It can solve a lot of problems in your landscape. For instance, this plant will take full, hot sun or some shade. In the South, I think it does better with some partial shade, although it will take full sun. In the North, well, it probably needs full sun. And, hey, it’s not finicky. It can take just about any kind of soil as long as the soil doesn’t hold water and stays wet and boggy. (more…)

Installing any type of fence can add security, value, and style to your home. Those are just some of the many reasons a fence is a good idea for your house. Here are the top five reasons you should build a privacy fence.

Animals Confinement

If you have pets, they need a place that is safe and confined in order to play outdoors without your constant supervision. A fence can allow them that freedom. It can also keep your pets safe from wandering neighborhood pets.

Family Security

In some areas, a security fence is seen as such an important addition to your home’s security that erecting one can lower your homeowner’s insurance. Also, there are studies that suggest a security fence inhibits break-ins and robberies and can increase your home’s value when you resell the property. (more…)