No matter how big or small their home, there is a perfect spot in EVERY home for a houseplant, as long as it's the right one! We have hundreds to choose from and a friendly staff who will help you choose the right one for almost ANY growing condition! Lots of folks...
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Gifting: Trees & Shrubs
Not only are you giving a living gift of beauty that will be enjoyed for decades (even generations!) to come, a tree or shrub is a gift that will actually increase the value of the home where it will reside! Our Suggestions on how to gift it: If the recipient is a...
Gifting: Herbs
This is a great gift for anyone who enjoys cooking, crafting, dabbling with medicinal herbs, whatever! And the inexpensive price tag on most herbs is a real plus for the giver. Here are some of our favorite ways to present this present (so to...
Gifting: Perennials
We have a perennial for every garden, every landscape, every color preference, and even every personality (that's right, we said "Personality"!) that exists! First of all remember that it is perfectly safe to plant most perennials in the winter. As...
Gifting: From the Store
What a wonderful treat to give a gift that enhances the surroundings of someone's home! For the deck, the patio or veranda, the front porch, the garden - we have a store FULL of super ideas. Plus wait 'til you see all the great gift...
Water Garden Winterization
If you have not already taken these few steps to winterize your water garden, do it now! Don't risk possible damage to plants and to the structure itself by putting this off: Remove all floating aquatic water Hyacinths and lettuce.Cut back marginal aquatic...
Winter Flowers for a Winter Garden
Look for specific perennials and shrubs you can plant today that will reward you with their pretty blooms while winter still lingers. They are the perfect winter pick-me-ups for the garden or containers! Heather - When most plants are hibernating, you can count...
Aerating the Lawn – It’s the Green Thing to Do
This is a great time to aerate your lawn. It helps to prepare your grass for a great growing season next spring and after all the destructive weather mayhem THIS year, you're going to want to give your lawn every break you can! One of the best yard drainage...
Open for Business – Get the Words to the Birds
Opening your landscape to the birds for the season brings so many wonderful rewards - a musical background from their beautiful song, a colorful respite of blues and reds from the often-gray days of winter, and the good feeling you'll get inside knowing you're...
Discover Delightful Deciduous
Deciduous trees and shrubs are more than just a gorgeous addition to your landscape. They play an important role in our whole ecosystem! So what exactly IS a deciduous tree or shrub? Deciduous trees are basically giant flowering plants....
Your Gift Shopping Haven
Gift-giving is not just a hallmark of the season - in its truest form, gift-giving is an expression of love and friendship. Like the old saying goes "It's the thought that counts". Which is why so many people throughout the holiday season are...
November Gardening Calendar
(Note: Some tasks from last month can carry over into this month due to the closeness in the season. If you have already performed any of these tasks, enjoy the feeling of having that task complete!) LAWNS Apply step 4 Fertilome Winterizer. Click here for a link to...
October Gardening Calendar
(Note: Some tasks from last month can carry over into this month due to the closeness in the season. If you have already performed any of these tasks, enjoy the feeling of having that task complete!) LAWNS Apply step 3 Fertilome lawn fertilizer with weed preventer....
Getting Garden Beds Ready for Winter
Take a few easy steps now toward tucking in the beds for winter, and you'll find planting so much easier next spring! Here are a few simple steps from our Garden Pros! Make use of those fallen leaves! You can rake them up and throw them in the compost pile or...
Last Chance to Do Your Lawn a Huge Favor
Since November presents your last chance to perform a final few life-giving tasks for your lawn, we figure it is worth a reminder! The famous Evergreen of Johnson City 4-Step Lawn Care Guide has been a trusted roadmap for decades, for achieving a lovely lawn....
The Most Colorful Time of Year
Fall rivals all other seasons when it comes to bringing outstanding color to your landscape! Planted in containers spread around your porch or deck, or planted in the ground, this festival of color provided by just a few plants will make YOUR yard the pride of...
Indoor Bulbs for Bountiful Beauty in Winter
Bulbs are gorgeous, but what if you just can't wait until spring? What if IMPATIENCE is your middle name and you want spring bulbs to bloom in the middle of winter? Good news - you can have that! Just force them! If you'd like to enjoy those gorgeous...
Ornamental Grasses for Fall Flair
The color and texture of ornamental grasses makes them a standout in your garden and landscape any time of year but for many grasses, fall is when they really get to show off! While so many other things in the landscape are nearing the end of their bloom time, these...
Buy Bundles of Bulbs This Month
If you want a garden full of gorgeous flowers in the spring, you need to start planning today. Think about what you would like your spring show to include - different flowers in a single color? A mix-mash of different styles and...
The Most Important Lawn Care Step of the Year
EJC recommends 4 steps to a thriving lawn full of healthy grass! (read about them all here)Fall is when you can perform a single step that can make all the difference in the appearance of your lawn! That's it - one easy step! Now granted, Evergreen of Johnson City's...
Watch Your Roses DRIFT into Fall
Lots of folks associate roses with summer, but many roses these days are continually producing their color right through to fall! And in case you weren't aware, the rose's old fashioned reputation for being hard to grow is - well, old fashioned! We offer...
Planting Like a Pro
There are certain specific steps our experts here at EJC take to ensure a successful planting! Whether it is trees, shrubs or perennials or all of the above, some particular soil additives and a few expert tips can really make a difference when it comes to helping...