Spring Tasks for Your Yard
As spring quickly approaches, you will want to get your yard ready for the warm seasons ahead. You can start with some gentle clean up. If you have any snow…
April (and March) Showers Bring May Flowers
While it may still be in the high 40’s – low 50’s, spring is already on its way! Now is the time to start looking at seeding and planting, as…
Black Spot Fungus
Diplocarpon rosae, or black spot fungus does not just affect roses. This fungus can affect any plant in your garden that has fleshy leaves or stems. Identifying this fungus should…
Do You Prefer Straight or Curved Lines in Your Design?
When deciding whether to use curved or straight lines in your landscape…
Spruce Disease
As we posted about previously, Spruce trees in our area are under attack from several diseases. Another disease affecting Spruces is Rhizosphaera Needle Cast. This is also caused by a…
Clean Up For The Spring
Now that spring is finally here, it’s time to do spring clean up! Any perennials you have can be cut down so the new growth can push through, and you…
Crab Grass
Some weeds thrive in the hot months of summer when our lawns are at their weakest. Most desirable turfs use seeds that do well in the cooler months of the…
Healthy Grass
While fungus naturally occurs in grass and can be harmless, certain conditions can cause these fungi to become harmful diseases to your grass. Weather conditions, especially temperature and humidity, can…
Lilac Bushes
Lilac bushes are a beautiful plant for your yard, and the blooms smell wonderful. Lilac bushes are good to plant in spring or in…
The Best Fresh Herbs
Fresh herbs makes recipes taste even better and are great to have around for soups, stews, and salads. When picking a place to grow your herbs, keep in mind that…