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Author: Jennifer Gibson

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Treating with Preemerge

Learn how and when to treat lawn areas and landscape beds with pre emerge. Pre emerge prevents weed seeds from germinating.

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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 »

Getting to Know Your Soil

Get to know your soil and learn the role that soil type plays in proper planting.

Fall Combination Planters

Learn how to get color all season long with these fall combo pot tips

Why are my leaves already falling?

Learn why leaves are prematurely turning brown or showing fall color early, and find out if you should be worried or take this in stride.