Just because the weather is turning cooler doesn’t mean your flower beds have to be cold and lifeless. There are many beautiful flowers you can plant to add color this fall and not just pansies and mums. Geraniums come in a variety of colors and they root easily from cuttings. Before the first freeze, they …
Did you know that fall is a great time to fertilize your plants for the winter? Most homeowners assume that fertilizer should only be applied in the spring and summer. This is a fallacy. Normally fertilizers have three (3) main numbers on the bag. Those numbers represent the percentage (%) of that specific nutrient. Also, …
If you’re planning on a new lawn this autumn, prepare the area now to give it time to settle. This will give weeds time to germinate so you can totally clear the area before planting. Prepare for any fall grass seed planting by leveling low spots, removing weeds, and choosing your seed. (You may need …
August is the ideal month for pruning and planting. With cooler weather coming in, plants will focus on establishing an excellent root system. Now is the best time to take a look at your lawn and determine where you need some additional color and/or accents. You can also remove any plants that may not be …
Flower gardens are an excellent way to paint your landscape. In fact, there are flowers for every season. Selecting the right plants for your flower garden can be overwhelming, especially if you walk into a nursery full of lovely blooms. There are several things you should consider before your purchase. First, is the space where …
April 22nd is Earth Day – a time for celebrating our earth. On this day in 1970, 20 million Americans demonstrated for a healthier environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies. People had started to realize that many species of wildlife were near extinction and the water and air were being polluted by large companies. As a …