While spring and fall are looked at to be the ideal time to plant, you can in fact still plant during the heat of the summer. The heat always has us leery of the health of the plant after planting when really, there is no need to worry if they are properly maintained. Transplanting isn’t…
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For many people spring means a trip to the greenhouse to pick out a hanging basket or planter full of colorful blooms to enjoy all summer. Before you know it, the planters aren’t as colorful as the day you bought it…what happened? First of all, it’s important to know just because your planter isn’t as…
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With the weather we’ve had this spring, it’s hard to believe that soon our landscapes will be filled with lush, beautiful plants. Until those warm days come, we can help get our gardens ready by going through and cutting back perennials we left from the previous season. A plant variety that would really benefit from…
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One, two, or three. How many do I need? These are questions we often get asked when hearing wishes from a future client looking to get a new garden designed. It’s our job to ask the right questions, listen carefully to what our clients are looking for, and sometimes read between the lines. There isn’t…
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If you’re looking for some midsummer blooming plants that last late into the fall, nothing beats the wide variety of Hydrangeas. From 2 feet tall to 8 and from full sun to shade these versatile plants can be used in any part of the landscape. In our area, you can basically divide Hydrangea into two…
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Pest management can be one of the greatest challenges to the home gardener. Careful identification of the problem is essential before control practices can be used. Some insect damage may appear to be a disease, especially if no visible insects are present. Insects damage plants in several ways. The most visible damage is chewed…
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All plants need some amount of moisture to survive. Too much or too little is the number one factor in keeping your landscape happy and healthy. Most home have a wide variety of plants and turf to keep irrigated and not all plants need the same amount of water. Knowing the moisture requirements of your…
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Now that the weather has finally warmed up, and a good number of people have their annual planters, gardens, and landscapes out and ready to go, how do you keep them looking their best? People often ask me “what kind of maintenance do I have to do in the garden?” The amount of maintenance required…
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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 season. If you…
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Sitting in the garden, contemplating about what gets us up out of our chair and invites us outside into the garden, probably does not change too much from day to day. Six months ago, it all seemed too obvious, but what a last six months we have had! Walking through the garden, seeing all the…
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