As the summer heats up, get out to Oakridge and cool down with our newest, most refreshing, products! During these hot months, our master gardeners have water (and lots of it) on the brain. They keep our greenery lush all season long and the nursery overflowing with cool water features. Ever wonder how they keep our […]
Although it isn’t officially fall until late September, once school starts we know we all start to transition seasons. The leaves start changing and the temperatures get a little lower, giving us more energy to get things done we’ve been putting off during the 90+ degree days. SO WHAT ABOUT INSTALLING NEW PLANTS? Believe it […]
The dog days of summer, when temperatures reach their peak, are here. Help save your drooping flowers from the heat of summer by being proactive, and get the best yield possible from your plants by refreshing the fertilizer in your pots, garden and lawn. At Oakridge Nursery, we carry only the finest fertilizer from Fertilome. […]
ABOUT WATERING Three things are required for every plant: air, earth and most of all, water. Water is vital in transporting soil nutrients. The presence of water in the soil governs how deep a plant sends roots into the earth, and this in turn is directly related to its ability to withstand drought. Proper watering […]
Whether you grow them in attractive tubs on your patio or in a full-scale vegetable garden, you know there’s nothing better than the flavor of a home-grown tomato. BLT’s, tomato jelly, salsa, hamburgers topped with a big tomato slice…that’s the true acknowledgement that summer is here. But each year, home gardeners, waiting eagerly for their […]
If we’ve learned anything about South Dakota it’s that we can never predict what weather spring will bring. While a forecast of sunny days brings some excitement, it also reminds us of the work we need to do to get our landscaping in tip-top shape. Below is a list of steps to get your yard […]
Check out these general summer care tips to make sure your lawn, garden and trees stay healthy and green all summer long. It has been a hot season, and now, more than ever, you need to make sure your garden and home landscape are getting the proper attention. GENERAL SUMMER SEASON TIPS
As temperatures warm up, it’s important to get your garden fertilized and ready for planting. Be sure to work fertilizers into vegetable and flower gardens before planting. Oakridge Nursery carries a variety of fertilizers that will help energize your soil to ensure the proper growth of all your plants and vegetables. Also be sure not to […]
During the month of April, it’s important to uncover any winter mulches put in place before the winter season. It’s also the time to divide and replant any overgrown perennials to ensure proper future growth. Trees and plants can be planted as soon as the ground is dry enough for digging. Late frosts and unexpected […]
Proper pruning is vital to long term plant growth. When pruning any tree, start by cutting out broken, dead, or diseased branches. Next, focus on the tree’s structure, size, and shape. Focus on removing competing branches or co-dominant leaders (branches in the center of the tree fighting to be the tallest). Two competing leaders can […]