Winter pruning or dormant trimming is done during the winter months while the trees and shrubs are in dormancy. Winter pruning is done for a variety of reasons. Each reason has to do with the health of the plant and aesthetics. Winter Pruning for Plant Health Trees and shrubs in dormancy are less susceptible […]
Bee a Friend
Gardeners are inherently nurturers. We find satisfaction in giving butterflies and birds homes in our gardens and watching them thrive with the nectar we provide. From large spaces to small, all gardens make a difference in helping the pollinator population. Welcoming pollinators is an imperative step to creating a sustainable environment. In order to attract […]
Staying or Leaving: Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Time to Increase Your Curb Appeal Mother Nature may not be able to decide if it is spring, but Father Time says the prime real estate season is right around the corner. If you are planning a move this year now is time to consider your home’s curb appeal. According to a National Association of […]
Winter Pruning
Trees and shrubs need proper pruning or the health of the plant and to sustain or improve its good looks. Plants need regular pruning to remove dead or damaged branches, to shape or control the size of the plant, or to recover the natural style of the plant. But why in winter? Winter is […]
Landscape Maintenance: Protect Your Investment
Your landscape, like anything of value, requires regular landscape maintenance to thrive and look its best. Your landscape shows off your home even as it increases its value, provides cooling shade, and even security. Here is a landscape maintenance to-do list: First and foremost is providing enough moisture to the roots to establish […]
Winter Damage to Plants: Are your landscape plants winter-weary?
This winter has been one of the coldest and snowiest winters in recorded history. Homeowners are wondering how the severe weather will affect their landscape. Winter damage to plants due to desiccation, broken branches, frost heaves, frost damage, and salt burn are a few of the many mishaps that can befall the garden. We won’t […]
