Why? Because leaving leaves scattered over your lawn can be devastating for your lawn grass! Fall offers so many great opportunities to improve your lawn – especially since our area features “cool season” grasses, like fescus, rye and bluegrass. Applying fertilizer or grass seed in autumn is ideal for great results. Out of all four […]
Both, actually! Putting Jerry Garcia aside for the moment, deadheading in your garden is an essential but simple task that results in more and better blooms for your flowers. The reasoning behind why deadheading is so effective is simple. When a flower that has died remains on its stalk, the plant (not knowing the flower […]
Most folks think of using mulch in winter to help protect plants, shrubs, trees and more from freezing temps. But mulch is also a summertime essential, working to help everything survive the summer heat unscathed! A layer of mulch will help the soil retain water, allowing the roots to draw from it even on the […]
Everything in your landscape and gardens is waking up this month, sensing that Spring is just around the corner. And just like you and me, everything is waking up hungry! With generations of experience in the unique growing atmosphere of East Tennessee, our team here at Evergreen of Johnson City has prepared a menu of […]
No, you don’t need to put a mask on them, but protecting them against spring and summer insects and diseases is almost as easy! Be on the lookout for a mild February day – anything above 50 degrees – then spring into action! For a safe, natural organic product, we recommend using Hy Yield Dusting […]
You may not BE a lawn mower blade or pruning tool, but chances are you have them. And if so, this is the perfect month to hone them for the season ahead! By sharpening those mower blades and pruners, you’ll make the job of USING them so much easier! A crisp clean cut makes for […]
I hope so because this is one test you don’t want to miss! Testing your soil can make all the difference between a successful lawn and garden, and one that doesn’t quite make the grade. A soil test will reveal how much – if any – fertilizer and/or lime your soil needs in order to […]
This is the month to make it happen. Even if you don’t do any other lawn care the rest of the year, the few steps you take in October will give you beautiful results! Simple things like removing fallen leaves and debris will help since your grass can not grow if the sun is literally blocking […]
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 solutions available is core aeration. Aerating […]
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 you can use them […]
