We have assemble some of the most common end of summer questions posed to our team of experts in one place for you to get all the answers.
OliverAugust 23, 2023
Trees and shrubs may not survive transplant shock due to receiving either too much or not enough water. Here are our best tips on proper watering techniques. Ensure your plant is not moisture stressed at time of planting. Water a few hours before planting, then at planting time and thoroughly…
CountrysideJune 7, 2022
Winter is an ideal time to gain control of unruly or misshapen trees and shrubs in your yard. Deciduous plants have dropped their foliage revealing the true form of the specimen. Sap movement has slowed down keeping the project spick and span. Winter pruning will stimulate plants to grow faster…
CountrysideJanuary 10, 2022
Spring cleaning and preparing planting beds; Before all the plants leaf out, it is the best time to clear away all the dead debris from the base of perennial plants, grasses and shrubs. Grasses should be trimmed back to 4-6 inches from the ground and summer flowering shrubs should also…
CountrysideApril 29, 2019
What do all those numbers mean? Fertilizer explained. Like us, plants require a nutritious diet to grow properly. What we put in the ground for our plants is comparable to what we put in our own bellies. When a nutrient is lacking, we will often see our plants calling for…
CountrysideApril 11, 2019
Your garden is flourishing, the plants are growing tall and strong, and your lawn has never been so lush. Unfortunately, the weeds seem to be thriving as well. Unlike potted plants and seeds, weeds are resilient and suited to harsh conditions caused by intense heat and dry soil. Taking the time…
CountrysideJuly 31, 2018
1) Clean up plant debris from over the winter. Rake up old leaves, branches and trim off dead branches and old flowers from roses and perennials. Now is a good time to thin out overgrown shrubs such as potentilla or spirea and let the new growth take over. Thin out…
CountrysideApril 30, 2018
Written By Glen Hubick Let’s face it, there are a lot of landscapers out there. How to choose the right one is a tough decision. Is it price, personality, word of mouth, reputation? Most landscapers have an reasonable understanding of texture and structural elements in a yard. Knowing how to…
CountrysideApril 30, 2018
