As summer temperatures set in, it is important to remember to provide adequate water to any trees and shrubs still in their first two growing seasons. New plantings at this time of year should be watered as follows: Deeply water at planting For the first two weeks, water 3x a week or about every other […]
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 […]
We see why the Bearded Iris is Tennessee’s official state flower and now is the ideal time to plant the gorgeous bearded Iris to give it plenty of time to settle in before winter. These stately beauties will add elegance to your landscape for years to come, so plant them in as many multitudes as […]
Isn’t it amazing that those gorgeous Crape Myrtles around town are STILL holding on to their fabulous color?! They’ll continue to do so into autumn! No wonder they are one of the most popular trees/shrubs in our area. They thrive here! Your only problem with them will be choosing the color and size that’s perfect […]
Choose from our greenhouse full of fresh heat-loving annuals to create gorgeous container gardens for your porch, patio, deck – everywhere and anywhere! Here’s how to make the perfect late summer container of color to bloom at least another 8 weeks! Use these same ideas for perking up your summer containers which may be getting […]
Brown Patch, a common lawn disease caused by a fungus, and it thrives in hot weather. It begins as an irregularly shaped spot of brown grass that soon enlarges into a big dead patch. And who wants THAT in their yard? Yech! Here’s how to treat it… As soon as Brown Patch appears in your […]
Pick summer veggies on a regular basis. Beans, squash, okra, and others grow tough and/or bitter if left on the plant too long. Prime picking time is first thing in the morning. Read more about harvesting summer vegetables… Picking snap beans is a two-handed job – use both hands to pick because bean stems are […]
Beautiful summer color goes beyond just summer flowers. You can incorporate summer blooming shrubs for beautiful color year after year. Check out some of these great choices for long time summer color in the landscape. Roses: Landscape roses have surged in popularity over the past years. The Knockout and Drift Roses are great choices for […]
Plenty of yummy easy vegetables can be planted this month including lettuce! See what else you should plant now… Some of the most popular veggies for July planting include bush beans – they germinate quickly in warm soil and will produce heavily in late summer. Other good veggies to plant now for a yummy fall […]
During the heat of the summer, it can be tough to keep up with container gardens. They dry out faster than flowers planted in the soil, and nothing will spoil the beauty of hanging basket of flowers or a porch container than drying out! Pick up one our simple self-watering bottles – basically it is […]
