Actually it’s not much of a dilemma – mulch is almost ALWAYS a good idea! It helps retain moisture during dry spells, provides protection, plus it gives your garden and landscape a neat, cared-for appearance that has great curb appeal. Here’s a list of the mulches we offer here at EJC, including some brand new […]
Pruning is one of the most important steps in maintaining not only the size of a particular tree, shrub, or groundcover, but also its general appearance, health, and performance. Remember you can call or come by any time to talk to our pros about you should prune this month – timing is essential! Here are some […]
No problem! This is lawn care month, and that means filling in the bare spots, fertilizing, treating for weeds and lots more! Let’s start with the RIGHT way to mow in the spring! Time it so that you are only removing about one third of the total blade growth each time you mow this month. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Winter is bedtime for your lawn grass so it’s time to winterize that sleepy lawn. Now that your mower has been drained of gas, nicely oiled where needed and put away for about six months (Can we get a “Yay!”?), lets get the grass ready to go through the winter unscathed. A couple easy steps […]
Think of it as tucking in your plants and garden beds for the winter. Just like you add blankets to your bed, their beds need protection too against harsh winter conditions. According to our experts, late fall – near Thanksgiving – is the best time to lay mulch for the winter! This is so that […]
