After unusually warm temperatures in March and colder than normal weather the first half of April, we are enjoying warmer than normal temps right now! Sure feels like spring!
A bit of caution is advisable. Even though the 30 day forecast looks favorable, without … Continue Reading ››
For gardeners who have spring fever and have the itch to plant something even though it's only the very beginning of April, try planting trees and shrubs. If the ground has thawed enough to dig, trees and shrubs can be safely planted even though the ground is cold.Continue Reading ››
Late August is an excellent time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials. The growing season is likely to last for another six to eight weeks before the first hard frosts kills sensitive annuals and speed the onset of dormancy in woody plants and perennials.
If you plant soon, this means there are still six to eight … Continue Reading ››
All too often I see trees that are being strangled by the materials that have been used to stake/straighten the tree. All manners of rope, wire, hose, straps, pipes and posts are used to keep newly planted trees standing straight during the time they establish new roots into the surrounding soil. The problem comes when … Continue Reading ››
Hot weather planting success can be guaranteed for your landscape project by following a few very simple steps. Many people mistakenly believe that "its too hot to plant", when the facts are that midsummer planting of trees, shrubs and perennials presents a great opportunity to get new landscape plants to root in really well before … Continue Reading ››
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