The Landscape Connection Blog
Support winter birds with easy homemade suet recipes, including bark butter, no-melt suet, and suet wreaths, plus storage and feeding tips.
Learn how to tell if dried herbs are still good, the best ways to use them up, and simple infusion methods for vinegars, oils, and compound butters.
A DIY seed-starting how-to for Zone 5 gardeners, including what seeds to start in February, beginner-friendly setup tips, and proven methods for healthy seedlings.
Winter sowing is an easy, eco-friendly method for starting seeds outdoors using natural freeze-thaw cycles—perfect for native plants and pollinator gardens.
Learn how to plant and care for a terrarium with simple, sustainable tips that make these mini ecosystems easy to maintain and perfect for small spaces.
Discover the benefits of houseplants, from improving air quality to boosting mental health and supporting sustainable living—perfect for winter and beyond.
Brighten your winter with a stunning amaryllis. Learn how to plant, water, and care for amaryllis bulbs indoors—and watch the full how-to video linked inside.
Learn how to keep your poinsettias vibrant all season long with these easy indoor care tips. Discover the best lighting, watering, and placement strategies for healthy holiday plants.
Help your plants survive the winter and thrive next spring. Learn how to protect perennials, shrubs, and trees in Zone 5 with these simple, effective garden care tips from The Landscape Connection.
Fall cleanup doesn’t mean stripping your garden bare. Learn how to protect pollinators, wildlife, and soil health with a mindful approach that keeps your Zone 5 garden thriving and ready for spring.
Support winter birds with easy homemade suet recipes, including bark butter, no-melt suet, and suet wreaths, plus storage and feeding tips.
Learn how to tell if dried herbs are still good, the best ways to use them up, and simple infusion methods for vinegars, oils, and compound butters.
A DIY seed-starting how-to for Zone 5 gardeners, including what seeds to start in February, beginner-friendly setup tips, and proven methods for healthy seedlings.
