Plant seeds like poppies, cosmos and delphiniums in the fall. They will sprout and grow in the spring! (Make sure the varieties you chose are suitable for fall sowing and can grow in your area). Plant your flowering bulbs in the fall and you’ll thank yourself in the Spring! Check your local nursery for the [Continue]
Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone could have a nice looking yard without having to do the manual labor or having to pay an arm and a leg? Unfortunately, that’s not possible… Here’s 10 winter landscaping preparation mistakes every homeowner should avoid this season. Not mowing in a regular basis. When manicuring the lawn, it [Continue]
Disease Prevention: To prevent the spread of diseases in your landscape, dispose of infected plants immediately before the disease has a chance to spread. Pick up rotting fruit or dead leaves, which can be a source of the disease. When in doubt, throw them out. Do not compost diseased materials. Don’t forget to disinfect your [Continue]
Not sure if you heard the buzz, but the Garden Media Group published their 2017 Garden Trends Report and we’re so excited! The theme is Grow 365. They say that in the coming years, people will grow indoors and out – Anything, anywhere! Here’s a sneak peak of what they had to say: [Continue]
One of the best things you can do for your garden and your yard is composting. There are tons of minerals and nutrients that are beneficial to your soil that can help your crops grow large and healthy. When composting is done right, it is one of the best things you can do for your [Continue]
Now is the time to plant peonies. Be sure to bury the crowns one and a half to two inches below the ground level. Planting them too deep can prevent them from blooming. Before the first frost happens, dig up caladiums. Allow them to dry and store in a dry place for the winter. Allow [Continue]
When landscaping your yard you may want to choose plants that may create some shaded space for relaxation. Shaded space will help protect your lawn from the hot sun. They will also help to attract bees and butterflies and other insects. And aren’t those things a wonderful sight to see? We’ve put together a list [Continue]
Water your plants more as the weather gets warmer and the sun gets hotter. Pay attention to how much water they need in a day/week. Place mulch around plats that are sensitive to the hot sun. This will help keep the roots of the plants cool. Break or cut of dead pieces of plants. [Continue]
No one likes to get stung by bees, that is a given. Especially when you are doing the dreaded yard work. The thing is that we need bees. We need them in order to keep plants and flowers growing. If it weren’t for them then we may not here. And we wouldn’t have things that [Continue]
Dig up and separate clustered spring-flowering bulbs and tubers. Feed roses after each growth, water regularly and remove dead heads of flowers Feed growing annuals every month, to keep them blooming Feed potted plants twice a month with half – strength liquid fertilizer like 20-20-20 or less often with a controlled-release pelleted fertilizer Check to [Continue]
