You may have already done several items on this list, but with all the recent rains they may have been depleted or washed away, therefore another application may be necessary. Fertilize … Read More
New Tree Do’s & Don’ts + Spring Insect Explosion
New Tree Do’s and Don’ts! Do plant the tree at the right depth, with the top of the root ball as high or slightly higher than surrounding soil. Do eliminate competition … Read More
Mosquito Solutions – Rose Rescue
Mosquito Solutions: With all the recent rains, mosquitoes are here. First of all, remove any sources of standing water (that’s where they breed). For your favorite birdbath, use Mosquito Bits … Read More
All About Ladybugs & Beneficial Nematodes
THERE’S FUNGUS AMONG US. With all this rain, our plants are happy to be well watered. But lurking around the corner are the fungal problems bound to happen, especially with roses, squash, … Read More
Step One: Good, Fertile Soil…
UNMISTAKABLY BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE ROSES! If you want an old fashioned rose, come in and get them while they’re here! Unlike shrub roses, antique roses have a full rich fragrance, and … Read More
Time To Prune Roses + Knock Out King Ranch Bluestem
TIME TO PRUNE ROSES! Valentine’s Day is a time to remember our loved ones with candy and flowers. It also is the perfect time to prune roses. Late January to mid … Read More
Plant Hardy Trees & Shrubs Now! Winter Worn Tropicals – Thoughts On Winter Watering
No Need To Wait… Plant Hardy Trees And Shrubs Now! The roots of hardy plants grow during our cool months even though their leaves may be changing color or falling … Read More
Tips for Leafcutter Bees, Cabbage Loopers and Fall Veggie Feeding
Don’t Worry About Leafcutter Bees! Leaf cutters always cut extremely neat semi-circles and ovals, unlike caterpillars which leave irregular holes in leaves. They prefer soft tissue plants such as roses, … Read More