Planting Annuals (Flowers and Vegetables) in the Ground in April – Every year, we’re asked when we will have warm season vegetables and flowers. With the exception of cold crop vegetables and pansies, most flowers and vegetables that we plant in this region ARE NOT FROST HARDY! The 2023 USDA Hardiness Zone Map puts our area in […]
Ready, Set… it’s Grow Time! Read More »
As I sit here looking out of the window, there are leaves falling in great profusion from the trees in my neighborhood, the temperature is in the 60s outside, we’ve had only 1 frost so far this fall (Oct. 24), and I’m still mowing my lawn every 6-7 days. It’s been an unbelievably mild and
Late Fall Lawn and Garden Recommendations. Read More »
DORMANT Feeding of Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, and Bulbs – DORMANT is the key word with fall feeding of landscape plants. In essence, when these plants have completed their seasonal vegetative growth and are readying for their long winter’s nap. Feeding trees, shrubs and perennials from mid-October to late November encourages and strengthens root expansion,
October is Perfect for Planting EVERYTHING! Read More »
When writing last month’s Newsletter, we were in the midst of a period of abnormally high (frequency and quantity) rainfall for the summer months. Conditions were perfect for getting us into the best season of the year for starting, improving, or renovating lawns: mid-August through late-November. Since then, there’s been very little “meaningful” rainfall, mostly
Ready, Set, Here Comes Fall! Read More »
Annuals & Vegetable Update – We would normally have a Nursery Yard overflowing with beautiful annuals and vigorous vegetable plants right now. Unfortunately, this year we’ve had to postpone receiving shipments of annuals and vegetables until we are permitted to open to the public. Out of concern for the safety and well-being of our staff,
