Low Maintenance Perennials
Posted on 01. Mar, 2011 by Brad in Plant Maintenance
Looking to add a few plants to your landscape this year? Why not something low maintenance. Here are a few popular plants that will take very little effort to maintain. Echinacea- Cone Flower Blooms: Summer Flowers : Purple, White, Orange, Yellow, Pink A drought tolerant perennial, native to the midwestern and southeastern United States. Flowers are […]
Winter Pruning
Posted on 28. Jan, 2011 by Brad in Tips and Tricks
Winter is a great time for pruning your trees and shrubs, because insects are not out to transmit disease. You will not have guests outside so this time of year you can prune your plants severely. If you are a do it yourself landscaper get outside on a nice winter day and go for it! […]
Prevent Winter Plant Damage
Posted on 13. Dec, 2010 by Brad in Tips and Tricks
Salt Damage Salt used for deicing walks and roads in winter can cause damage to plants. To prevent salt damage, do not plant trees and shrubs in highly salted areas. Avoid areas where salty runoff collects or where salt spray is occurs, or if you are going to use salt tolerant plants (Street Trees) Animal […]
Poinsettia Care: Top 5 Do’s and Dont’s
Posted on 11. Dec, 2010 by Brad in Tips and Tricks
DO’s Place your plant in indirect sunlight for at least six hours per day. If direct sun can’t be avoided, diffuse the light with a shade or sheer curtain. Provide room temperatures between 68 – 70° F. Generally speaking, if you are comfortable, so is your poinsettia. Water your plant when the soil feels dry […]
