Lawns Plant Grass Seed NOW (unless you have already put down a spring pre-emergent weed preventer. This will prevent grass from germinating and sprouting) If you have already put down a pre-emergent, you will need to wait at least 3 months before putting down grass seed. In this case, we would recommend that you seed […]
A Pre-Emergent applied now will stop weeds like crabgrass and goosegrass before they take hold in your lawn grass! Let’s talk about what to use and how to use it… Our top picks for pre-emergent weed killers include Hi-Yield Weed and Grass Stopper, which designed especially to be used in mulched flower beds and shrub […]
Late March is the ideal time for planting strawberries for a sweet juicy harvest! Strawberries should be planted late this month to give them time to become well established before summer sets in. Keep in mind they need full sun in order to thrive, and do especially well in large containers or half-barrels, in addition […]
While you’re waiting for your spring blooming perennials, go ahead and deliver a shot of color to your landscape with cold hardy annuals. Even though all of these are cold hardy, keep a sheet or frost blanket on hand to cover them, just in case the temps fall below 20 degrees one night. (Around here, […]
Why not plant some colorful summer blooming perennials to put on a show for you, this year and for years to come?! Here are some favorites you’ll find in the Evergreen of Johnson City greenhouses right now. (When you plant, add some Fertilome Rooting & Blooming formula to aid in root growth and a light […]
Cold weather veggie plants are ready to go in the ground (or container) right now. It’s their nature to not only withstand the cold, but become even tastier due to it! Find out which veggies you can and should plant today, whether you’re putting a few in a container or planting a whole crop! Famous […]
If you have not already added these early spring color explosions to your landscape, do it now! For years to come, you’ll be grateful that you did as they chase away any leftover winter grays with vibrant yellow, pinks and reds! Forsythia are extremely fast-growing – as much 2-4 feet in a single season! Some homeowners like […]
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 […]
