The Importance of Pre-Planning for Spring Planting – what’s the big deal? In January & February, when you’re not planting, you should be planning! Take measurements, study photographs, browse through magazines and on-line for pictures. In winter your landscape is a blank canvas so it is easier to imagine what you want and where you […]
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 your plantings thrive! Check the planting tab that […]
You can still plant cool-hardy veggies like spinach, lettuce, onions, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, garlic, asparagus, potatoes, strawberries and lots, lots more. And now that our frost-free date has passed, you can plant more tender veggies like tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, and melons and of course, TOMATOES too. You can also add to your vegetable bar beans, […]
The beauty, the aroma, even the taste of savory HERBS can be added to any existing garden – don’t feel like they need a big space all their own! Pop a few herbs into the ground next to almost any flower or plant in your garden – or between veggies – and you’ll be rewarded […]
Evergreen’s large shipment of 3 gallon sized roses have now arrived. The popular Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, Grandiflora, Climbing and other types of shrub roses are all now here. Choose early while supplies and a strong selection is available. Easy-Care Knock Out Roses are also available! Read on for a few easy-to-use products that are designed […]
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 […]
If you have not yet fed the trees and shrubs in your landscape, do so now if you want to see some great growth this spring! Here are our suggestions for which ones to feed and what to feed them. Often fertilizing is associated with making something grow faster but it does so much more […]
Last month we encouraged you to add Forsythia and Azalea to your spring landscape pallet of colors. By popular demand, now we are focusing on the azalea alone and the amazing color show it will present in your landscape for decades to come! Nothing puts on a more brilliant spring show than Azaleas, in all […]
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. […]
(Or front yard, for that matter) This month, you can safely plant the ingredients for a delicious, healthy salad right in your own yard – or container! Not only is it fun and rewarding, but it’s a lot cheaper than buying everything at the grocery too! Lettuce – Growing lettuce requires only fertile soil, ample […]
