When you are trying to establish your landscape the first thing to evaluate is the quality of your soil. This will be one of the essential elements that determines success or failure in your lawn and garden. Soil is a combination of complex parts, decaying pieces of plants, animals and microorganisms, along with minerals and … Read more
Just because it is cooler and all the leaves have fallen doesn’t mean your garden has to be barren. There are many evergreen shrubs and trees which can carry the winter landscape gracefully. This is really the time of year when they shine because all the other plants with showy foliage and flowers have gone … Read more
None of us enjoy raking leaves, it’s hard, back breaking work, so here’s a better solution-leave them on your yard! If you mow them on a regular basis as they come down they provide wonderful nutrients to your lawn. Several universities have done the research and this research reveals there is no scientific basis for … Read more
Most of us only think about the lawn in the summer while we’re mowing it every week in the very hot sun. However, lawns are much more lush and healthy if they receive some additional care throughout the year. In the fall the temperatures become milder, there is more precipitation, the soil maintains some warmth … Read more
In your landscape there are certainly some beautiful shrubs and trees providing the dramatic backdrop for your gardens. It’s wonderful to be able to purchase more shrubs, but sometimes the fun is in the growing and developing of plants. Photo Credit: guilfordgardencenter.com There are some shrubs which you can multiply by a technique called “layering.” … Read more
There are many, many chores to be done in the spring as the perennial plants start to emerge but staking them is one chore you can avoid if you follow some general principles. But first let’s review the definition of a perennial, these are the plants which die back in the fall with first frost … Read more
In the landscape trees are some of the most essential components to make it all appear complete and finished. The balance of tall, mature trees to the smaller, understory supporting cast of trees creates a balance that the eye appreciates. When you look at the property there should be symmetry and flow between the earth … Read more
For many of us the time is here for changes in temperature and changes to our landscapes and containers. Fall can be a glorious time full of bright blue skies and sunshine, perfect for continuing to have blooms and beautiful beds. However, it can also mean a lot of work keeping up with trees shaking … Read more
Trees are the backbone of every landscape, it is a fact everyone probably knows but don’t really think about very much. If there were no trees our landscapes would be very boring, not to mention the air we breathe wouldn’t be as clean, since trees play an essential role in purifying our air. So since … Read more