Garden Benches

Gardens are a wonderful place to spend an afternoon enjoying the outdoors.  It's always exciting to add something new to the flower collection, but what happens when all of your plants are in their beds. When it's time to put the shovel down and enjoy all of your hard work you're going to need a place to view it from. There is nothing better than sitting right in the mix of your garden collection to get an up close view. By adding a bench to your landscape you are creating a new area to relax

Succulent Gardening

Succulents have long been a part of the line up in nurseries and garden centers, but have recently been thrust into the spotlight. These most often small and easy to care for plants help introduce the beginner gardener into the world of plants. With so many shapes, sizes and colors there is something for everyone. Not only are there a multitude of varieties but equally as many ways to plant them. Apps like Pinterest are a good place to look for ideas, and once started your imagination is the

NOW IS THE TIME TO PRUNE, CLEAN & MULCH AS NEEDED…

Dormant pruning is done in either late fall, early or late winter months. This is done when the plant have lost leaves and prior to budding in the Spring. This is done on most deciduous (plants & trees that lose foliage) plants. Although, some plants such as lilacs should be pruned after flowering in spring months since they bloom off of old hardened wood. Dormant pruning is good for many reasons. The biggest two I see is the fact that it allows for breathing room and new flushing of new growth

From Plug To Perennial

It's that time of year again, time to fire up the greenhouse heater and start growing perennials. Most people don't think of plants until the sun is out, snow has melted and the grass is green. For nursery workers however, spring starts at a different time of year. Our perennial season usually begins in February with the warming of the greenhouse and arrival of perennial plugs. Perennials can get their start from either seed or rooted cutting. They are grown in large commercial greenhouses in

Fall Planting 101

When it comes to planting in the landscape, many people ask what time of year is best. I tell people that every season has its pros and cons. Fall is a wonderful time to plant because the temperatures are cooler, plants are spending their energy on roots and preparation for winter, and they need less care overall. It is also a great time to shop garden centers for fall discounts. Here are a few things to keep in mind for fall planting: #1   Amend the soil. No matter what time of year, I always

Midseason Maintenance For Trees, Shrubs & Perennials

I often have people ask me how to care for their new or established plants and trees midseason. There certainly is a difference in needed care throughout the year. Spring is when plants are just waking up and they are eager to grow. The cool temperatures and frequent rains help make gardening easy. Summer however is a more crucial time, where you need to put on your gardening gloves and pay attention to your landscape. Established plants and trees may need pruning, new additions