Azaleas and Rhododendrons are among the most popular flowering shrubs and are commonly used in landscapes in many regions. Their spring beauty offers blossoms of white, pink, reds, lavenders, orange and purples, providing an array of color to any landscape. Typically these flowering shrubs are acid loving, meaning they prefer soils with a low pH […]
What is more beautiful than the lush colors of azaleas that have been blooming all over town? Plant some in your landscape today and you’ll enjoy decades of their vibrant spring colors. You can choose the classic traditional azaleas that bloom in late spring or opt for the re-blooming Bloom-A-Thon Azaleas that show off their […]
Remember that weeds in your garden – whether it is a flower garden or vegetable bed – compete with the plants for both water and nutrients. It’s another great reason to eliminate them. And of course, we have a number of affordable, super-effective products to help do that very thing! Since an ounce of prevention […]
The average “frost free” weekend is quickly approaching! Prepare flower beds for summer annuals so they’re ready when you are! Add some Daddy Pete’s Cow Manure to the soil – it’s a terrific additive, affordable and always yields great results. lus, be sure to have Evergreen Soil Conditioner on hand for beautiful blooming results! Basically our […]
Even if the weather doesn’t quite always seem spring-like in early March, it’s as if we can feel spring coming deep inside. Of course, for the most part we have had quite the warm winter so many of you are probably already itching to get your hands in the dirt. Now that March has come […]
There are plenty of reasons to keep your fruit trees pruned, chief among them is that you want to keep them looking good and healthy but also because you want them to continue to grow and bear quality fruit. Another big reason is that pruned trees add a lot to your landscaping and can increase […]
In general it’s assumed that spring is the best time to do any kind of planting. It’s certainly a good time to get plants in the ground for both a vegetable or flower garden but it’s not necessarily the only time for planting trees and shrubs. Share This!
Whether you are thinking about unwanted weeds in your lawn or your landscape, most gardeners & homeowners don’t realize that there are fall & winter weeds that germinate and develop in the cool season. Weeds such as Henbit, chickweed, Bittercress, annual bluegrass, and more. Due to our variations in our winter weather and climate, we […]
You’ve reaped the glorious benefits of a beautiful garden – whether it’s full of vegetables or flowers – all spring and summer. Now, however, fall has arrived and it’s time to get your space ready for the cold temperatures and precipitation of winter. So, what’s so tough about that? Vegetables and Annual flowers are likely […]
The long, hot summer has finally ended and fall has moved in. The leaves are changing on the trees, mornings, in particular, are crisp and cool, and those of us who are into planting bulbs can’t get them in the ground soon enough. The perfect time to plant bulbs for spring flowers is October and November, […]
