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 […]
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 […]
Late March is the ideal time for planting strawberries for a sweet juicy harvest! Strawberries should be planted late this month to give them time to become well established before summer sets in. Keep in mind they need full sun in order to thrive, and do especially well in large containers or half-barrels, in addition […]
While you’re waiting for your spring blooming perennials, go ahead and deliver a shot of color to your landscape with cold hardy annuals. Even though all of these are cold hardy, keep a sheet or frost blanket on hand to cover them, just in case the temps fall below 20 degrees one night. (Around here, […]
Why not plant some colorful summer blooming perennials to put on a show for you, this year and for years to come?! Here are some favorites you’ll find in the Evergreen of Johnson City greenhouses right now. (When you plant, add some Fertilome Rooting & Blooming formula to aid in root growth and a light […]
Cold weather veggie plants are ready to go in the ground (or container) right now. It’s their nature to not only withstand the cold, but become even tastier due to it! Find out which veggies you can and should plant today, whether you’re putting a few in a container or planting a whole crop! Famous […]
