A Great Start For Plants: Proper Soil Preparation
Your garden has been planted for over 6 weeks now and in reviewing the initial successes for this summer, you find some deficiencies in size of plants, foliage and flower color, etc. You should start...
View ArticleMaking the Most of Summer Watering
It is no secret that plants need water to survive, but it can be a little tricky to determine when to water and how much to water. When you throw in the effect weather patterns can have on plant...
View ArticlePlanning Productive Trips to the Garden Center
Since Fall is an ideal time to plant, I thought I would touch on some of the ways to make your upcoming trips to the garden center more enjoyable and more productive. Perhaps the most important thing...
View ArticlePlanning Ahead for Spring-Flowering Bulbs
Although they will not bloom for a while, now is the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. These flowers are truly beautiful, but they must be planted this fall to achieve colorful results next spring....
View ArticleAvoid Plant Injury During Construction
Whether you’re planning an addition or preparing to build your dream home on the “perfect” lot, you should know that construction can kill trees. The good news is that construction doesn’t have to have...
View ArticleSaving Summer Bulbs
Summer flowering “bulbs” – calla, caladium, cannas, tuberous begonia, gladiola, and the peacock orchid – must be dug up in the fall before the first hard frost, and stored fro the winter. If these...
View ArticleAvoiding Future Tree Problems
As you plant new trees and shrubs this fall, take care to not create potential problems that may not become evident for another five to 20 years. One potential problem is not removing burlap...
View ArticleGetting the Yard Ready for Winter
You could wait for spring, but why? Clean the yard up right now and save yourself from a multitude of jobs which will become more tedious next spring as they pile up over the winter. The first major...
View ArticlePruning for Your Tree’s Future
Take a look at your trees – especially any that border the sidewalk in front of your house or grow over the street. Branches less than 6 to 8 feet from the ground should be removed. I was speaking with...
View ArticleBackyard Color Guide
Choosing colors for your home reflects personal style, taste, and personality. And it doesn’t stop at your back door. Extend your personal style through your landscape. Here’s a fun infographic to help...
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