Few things in life are as sensually pleasing as a beautiful flowering tree at the height of its glory. For those whose trees bloom in the springtime, nothing signals the end of winter and the beginning of the growing season like flowering trees and shrubs.
It is a fact that socially responsible companies get more business. Whether they operate on a global scale or a local scale, companies that give back to their communities tend to grow faster and remain stable longer than the competition. If you run a landscape business, you are in a …
Unfortunately, like all of nature’s bounty, our tree friends will die. Sometimes, for whatever reason, homeowners leave these gentle giants standing years after the last leaves have fallen. Possibly, this is because they are accustomed to the tree’s presence in a unique space in their landscape and do not wish …
Trees can make a positive difference in your home and surroundings. As time passes, trees mature and spread shade and a cooling canopy over your property. Besides offering the benefits of energy reducing cooling in the summer, mature trees provide a comforting, natural element to your yard.
Trees can be more complicated than the rest of the plant world. They grow to greater heights and require more water and nutrients than smaller shrubs, bushes, and plants. And, to be healthy, their root systems must grow to greater depths to create long-term stability. Young trees may seem to …
For many home and business owners, winter landscape design might seem like a contradiction. But once the lawnmowers and shovels are out of sight and the leaves fully raked, professional landscape designers have more time to re-imagine all that an outdoor space can be. Winter is an ideal time to …
Gardening and Landscaping Tips: Winter Time Considerations Even though temperatures have fallen below freezing and snow may be on the way, gardening and landscaping planning does not need to go into hibernation. Although your colorful plants are now sleeping and color has faded, the winter season is a great time …
For landscapers and professional gardeners, the hardy perennials that survive harsh winters are a blessing. These sturdy characters mean less work in the spring and create the starting point for the new year’s plantings. For property owners, some perennials provide continuing life and even color when not covered by a …
How professional gardeners prepare in the fall and early winter makes a substantial difference in the results of the following spring. Hearty, mature plants may require very little preparation; while newer, more tender, and still developing plants do need special attention to successfully survive harsh winter weather in the Northern …
Choosing the Best Nursery Plants for Landscaping With landscaping decision, no size fits all. Each project is an empty palette with an infinite number of options to create a personal space to provide harmony, peace, and beauty.