The last week or so has finally given us our summer weather. Although a welcome change after a long winter, some of those days have us looking for a nice cool spot to relax in and enjoy the weather. A great place to start is in your own yard. There are many things you can…
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Spring is finally here. Mother’s day is usually the safe date for planting all of your garden plants and flowering annuals. Our ground temps should also be about right to start seeding the lawn and applying your crabgrass preventative. Tomatoes, peppers, and other vegetable plants should be ready to go. Now there is always the…
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Spring is finally here and now more than ever is the opportunity to spend some time in your yard and garden. The last month has been like nothing we have ever seen before and without all of the usual activities to keep us busy, there is a lot more time spent looking out the window…
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Growing plants inside can be fun and easy. There are a variety of house plants to fit any location in your home or office. Also if you have the space there are several tropical fruits and flowers that will work indoors. Indoor plants add beauty to any home or business. They have a calming affect…
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Welcome Spring! After what seemed to be an awfully long, cold and snowy winter, spring is finally here. Now it’s time to take a peek in the garden and get our hands dirty. Although it is still early, there are some things you can do in the yard to get a head start on the…
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Every year, families head out to find the perfect Christmas tree for their home. Sometimes finding the perfect fit can be a challenge, but at Oakridge, we strive to provide the best selection and range of tree species, so everyone can find what they’re looking for! Thanksgiving usually serves as the kick off to the Christmas…
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With the time change a little over a week ago, it is almost pitch black when we get off work and finally arrive at home. The house and yard are dark and uninviting, and you can’t see and enjoy all of the hard work that you’ve done to the yard all summer long. Landscape lighting…
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With the holidays near, make Oakridge your one stop shop for all of your home decor needs, that will make your humble abode festive and ready to take on family and friends for Thanksgiving! Every year, we are watching for new ideas and products that we can pull inspiration from and bring only the best to…
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If you didn’t get to those last few little projects this summer, it’s not too late. Now is the perfect time for planting a tree or finishing up those last few landscaping projects around the house. This time of year trees and shrubs are not using much energy for leaves and flowers but instead can…
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With the first frost quickly approaching, you should be aware of the steps you need to take in order to protect your plants. Frost is when the temperature drops to 32 degrees Fahrenheit, or lower, causing ice crystals to form on the ground and other surfaces. The Sioux Falls and Brandon area is located in…
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