Have you noticed any spots like this on your trees or shrubs? With the abundance of snow and lack of food sources available to deer and rabbits, our plants tend to fall victim to this damage known as girdling. Girdling occurs when animals chew the outer layer of bark off a branch, harming the cambium […]

Buying your tree a month before Christmas doesn’t mean it’ll be dried out and shedding before it’s time to open presents. Follow these Christmas trees do’s and don’ts to keep your tree green and fresh all the way to the new year! Do: Make a fresh cut to remove a ¼” to 1” thick disk […]

Early spring, everyone gets a little giddy when the tulips, daffodils and hyacinth start to show signs of life after a long, cold winter. It never fails that we get asked “Are your bulbs in yet?”  Although the plants are blooming in spring, they’re actually fall bulbs and need to be planted near the end of […]

As fall begins to set in, it’s time to prepare for cooler temperatures. Below we have compiled a fall yard and garden checklist to make sure you’re ready for fall and to set yourself up for success in the spring. TREE, SHRUB AND PERENNIAL MAINTENANCE: AROUND THE HOUSE: LAWN PREPARATION: