We can’t stop watering just because December is here and winter is on its way. Plants in the ground – especially newly planted trees, shrubs, and perennials – need the equivalent of one inch of precipitation per month. If we have a dry period that lasts longer than two to three weeks, you’ll need to [...]
We’ve had a bit of snow, and it’s clear that winter is on its way, so here are some tips on how to prepare everything in your landscape – from your perennials to your water features-for the coming winter months: Winterizing Your Landscape.
With all the leaves on the ground, now is a great time to start composting. Composting is an easy way to keep our planet and your landscape green, and compost can be used for anything from soil conditioner to mulch. Starting a compost pile now can provide you with material to help protect your garden [...]
Our beautiful fall weather is changing, and soon it’ll be time to turn off your irrigation systems. Check out this video for detailed instructions on how to best take care of your irrigation system in the winter. If you need some help, call our Landscape team at 775-825-0602 ext. 134.
Here is a great article from Horticulture online: Here are a few things to remember when you’re cutting branches of trees and shrubs to force into indoor bloom: Choose trees and shrubs that bloom in early spring, such as forsythia, flowering quince, crabapple, plums and cherries. Cut branches about six weeks ahead of their natural [...]
It’s winter and you desperately want to get your hands dirty, right? Well, Moana is newly-stocked with flowers, veggies and herbs of all kinds. What are you waiting for? Get gardening! New for 2011, Plentiful Pansies This cold hardy cutie has a low trailing habit that looks great spilling out of containers or spreading like [...]
It’s the middle of winter but there are plenty of other garden tasks to perform (we’re excited too)! Weekend projects – If the chilly winds and cold days don’t keep you under the covers, spend sunny February weekends doing building projects so you’re all ready when spring kicks in. Create raised garden beds; you can [...]
This morning I found an empty bird seed bag in my front yard – most likely from a neighbor who has a multitude of pigeons frequenting his yard. And now I know why – the seed! The ingredients listed on the bag: milo, white pros millet, wheat, sunflower seed, calcium carbonated, vitamin A supplement, vitamin [...]
With the “official” start of winter upon us on December 21, your landscape is probably looking a little drab. To combat the blues, brighten things up indoors with fresh flowers, a new houseplant or an orchid. Remember to save some energy for maintenance, winterizing and houseplant care because there is a lot to do even [...]
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