Every year you hear us talk about Evergreen of Johnson City’s 4-Step Do-It-Yourself Lawn Care Program – why not make THIS the year you jump in and go for the most gorgeous lawn you’ve ever had?! Time to get started with Step #1! This month, through early March, get rolling with an application of Fertilome […]
It’s one of the most popular ornamental grasses in our area for landscaping borders, gardens, or almost anywhere! For this touch perennial, early spring care is crucial… Cutting back of Monkey Grass (“Liriope”) is a must in early spring and is often overlooked by homeowners. Early warming periods in late winter are not unusual but […]
When it comes to battling weeds in your lawn and landscape, an early start is a MUST! Toward the end of this month, start the battle with a pre-emergent like Fertilome Crabgrass Preventer Plus Lawn Food for lawn weeds, or HiYield Weed & Grass Stopper, which is great to use in landscapes and flower gardens […]
If we can learn anything from history, we have not seen the last of snowfalls in our area this winter! Evergreen trees and shrubs like Leyland Cypress, Arborvitae and others suffer from branches bending or even breaking when snow accumulates on their wide branches. The pressure caused by the weight of the snow can result […]
Itching to be in the garden? Start some flowers and vegetables and herbs indoors from seed this month! We have great seed-starter kits to make it SO easy! Some cool-weather vegetables can be started late this month, such as broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, mustard, kale, cabbage, onion, radish and carrots. You’ll love the indoor seed-starter kits […]
Inspect houseplants for spider mites, scale, mealybugs, etc. The plants inside your home are a tropical paradise to certain bugs and insects. Give them a good inspection – changes in leaf color or texture can indicate the presence of insects. Also look for any very fine webbing under the leaves or between the leaves and […]
Because of the delicate beauty of the flowers, roses are often perceived to be weak and less than hardy. But don’t let their gorgeous looks fool you! With a few winterizing tips, your rose bushes will weather the weather (so to speak) with no problem at all! Shifting from fall into the winter season, roses […]
Revitalize your lawn by using sod to fill in the bare and thin spots – it’s easy and affordable here at Evergreen of Johnson City! Or maybe you have want to start a whole new lawn with sod instead of seed! After all, with sod you get instant beauty instead of messy straw cover the […]
If pretty year-round green appeals to you – and why wouldn’t it! – then consider adding some gorgeous evergreens to your landscape this month! From privacy screens to wind breakers to just plain curb appeal, you will never go wrong with an evergreen. Evergreens also play a vital role with regards to balance, appearance, and […]
One of the most parts of autumn is decorating your home with the bounty nature offers – free! Get a little creative this year and use some of these tips to inspire you to bring your home to life this fall: Pine Cones You can make pine cones into almost anything! A little gold or […]
