Guy's Yard Works

02/15/2026

Just updated our website to welcome Brent Sheppard as a full partner in Guy's Yard Works. Brent joined our business in March 2025 and became my partner in June of 2026.

08/31/2025

Well, sad news. The "Beast", our 1991 F250 was damaged in an accident 2 weeks ago and it was too expensive to repair. You will now see the new truck making the rounds. Welcome the "Beauty" to the team.

08/19/2025

Some people post cat videos, I post what I believe are good articles on gardening, this one offers good ideas on controlling Horsetails.

Solutions that will help to control and reduce it

08/02/2025

No surprises here. I see all of these in beautiful gardens on the Sunshine Coast.

August isn't too late to add more perennials to give your garden colorful blooms in the fall, so we're sharing 12 popular options you can consider.

07/11/2025

Dalhias, topping and debudding... good article on the why and how to do it.

Topping and disbudding dahlias can help you grow fuller, more beautiful flowers. Here's how to do both methods, according to experts.

07/01/2025

I only recommend using landscape fabric under gravel. Newspaper and cardboard under mulch is a great way to smother w**ds or grass to establish new beds or clean up old ones.

Landscape fabric may seem convenient, but there are many problems with using it. Not only does it kill beneficial organisms, it introduces harmful toxins into your soil and plants. Learn more about expert recommended alternatives for landscape fabric.

06/20/2025

Some good choices for low maintenance perrenials.

They're a dose of natural magic for an easy-to-care-for outdoor space

05/03/2025

Great article on Dogwood care and selection.

Dogwood trees are well-behaved species but still need some tidying. Learn how to prune dogwood trees, when and why with this expert-approved guide.

04/18/2025

You can also use composted soil or mulch to retain moisture around your hydrainias and encourage blooms.

Making sure hydrangeas have enough water can be a challenge in spring, but there is an easy way to give them a boost using one natural item in your garden.

04/14/2025

A good article on April pruning of flowering trees and bushes. Thanks Martha!

Spring is here, which means now is a great time to prune some of the plants in your garden. Here, we spoke to horticulturists about the best blooms and shrubs to cut back in April—and how to do it.

04/12/2025

A good article with photos of really nice looking raised beds. One comment, beds planted near large trees like cedars will eventually have tree roots invade from below. Plant away from trees or place a barrier in the bottom, such as heavy poly or felted landscaping cloth.

Regardless of size and design, the basics for raised garden beds about size, depth, and spacing are the same. Here are the key points to get you started.

02/02/2025

A drought toletant, flowering ground cover that loves shade.

Here’s how to grow this pretty ground cover.