The Blog
How to Plant a Plant
So…planting a plant seems easy…just dig a hole and place the plant, right?! Well, there is a little more to it than that! Knowing the correct way to plant a plant is the first step to installing a successful landscape! Start by digging a hole that is twice the width and as deep as… Read more »
How to Make a Kokedama
What is a kokedama anyway? It’s a form of Japanese art, that as a literal translation, means moss (koke) and ball (dama). Like bonsai, it’s not the actual plant but how the plant is being grown that makes it a kokedama. Our creative, artistic co-worker Angie decided to make some of these up, presenting the… Read more »
Winter Mulch Tips
Now that we have gotten several hard frosts and our landscape plants are more hardened off (acclimated to colder temperatures), and leaves have mostly all fallen, it’s time to consider applying mulch! Keep reading for tips… Why is Winter a good time to mulch? Think of mulch as a blanket for your landscape plants; they… Read more »
Treating with Preemerge
Learn how and when to treat lawn areas and landscape beds with pre emerge. Pre emerge prevents weed seeds from germinating.
How to Use a Broadcast Spreader
In order for lawn chemicals to work properly, you have to apply them properly! Start by figuring out how many square feet your lawn by multiplying length times width. Read the chemical bag to find out how much to apply per square foot. If your spreader type is listed on the bag then it’s simple! … Read more »
All About ‘Red Rocket’ Pennisetum
It’s here; the season when ornamental grasses are the stars of the landscape, with their eye-catching plumes waving in the cool breeze! We have many different varieties to choose from… and right now, our favorite is ‘Red Rocket’ Pennisetum. And bonus, our current selection of ‘Red Rocket’ (September/ October 2022) was grown right here… Read more »
Ornamental Cabbage, Kale and Greens!
Looking for some texture and color contrast for your pots this fall and winter? Does your container need some height? Wanting a little something extra to accent your pansy planting? Ornamental cabbage (also called flowering cabbage), kale, Swiss chard and mustard may be your answer! Choose from lavender colored leaves (Coral Queen shown… Read more »