For those gardeners who are regularly on the lookout for evergreen shrubs or shrubs which bloom late into fall and early in the spring, look no further than the Camellia family. These fabulous plants offer both of these benefits as they have gorgeous waxy, broad green leaves and provide varietals which produce showy blooms during … Read more
Your landscape may be full of trees but if it’s not and you would like to add a tree or three this is the perfect time of year to accomplish that task. Fall brings cooler temperatures which means working in the garden is easier, and trees become dormant which is the best time for them … Read more
When you have a home surrounded by trees you have a more valuable property than those who have no trees. But trees can always be planted and they are a wonderful way to increase your property value. It would be great if you get to see them grow but if you want to purchase something … Read more
It is now glorious fall, cool days, blue skies, sunshine; a perfect combination for choosing a tree to put into your landscape. Trees are the very best additions to your landscape, they add height, they provide shade, and they provide food and shelter for wildlife. But you should pick one you want to look at … 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
As we talk about these trees in these two articles remember that all trees serve a purpose for something in nature and all have good attributes. But there are some which are not the best for your yard and don’t need to be close to your house. This is just advice if you have the … Read more
When you are trying to decide on some trees to plant in your landscape you need to be aware that there are some on the market you don’t want to choose. There are a number of trees which have been marketed heavily and provided consistently at the big box store but that does not mean … 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
For anyone who has ever lived through a big windstorm or even a good thunderstorm knows that the trees you love sometimes become perceived as the ‘enemy’. This problem can be minimized with good maintenance plans throughout the years, although some storms will take down trees no matter what you do. Hopefully most storms will … Read more
We are now officially in the fall season! It means beautiful blue skies, gorgeous sunsets and crisp cool temperatures. It also means there is lots of maintenance work to be done out in the yard. Not that it really is ‘work’, since it is so crisp and cool outside it becomes much more of a … Read more