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A Guide to Seed-Starting
- Can you feel it in the air? Spring is on the way! If you plan to grow vegetables, herbs, or flowers this season, now’s the time to start planning. Starting transplants from seeds is an affordable and rewarding way to fill your garden with favorites like tomatoes,...
March Landscaping Tips
Spring is coming up fast! Now's the time to get cleaning! March is all about removing the old and getting ready for the new. Here's some tips to help get you started! Rake the lawn, even if there are no leaves; it cleans the top layer of your lawn, allowing healthy...
Creating an Outdoor Sanctuary in a Small Space
Prefer to let us bring your vision to life for you? Our designers are the best at taking small or large outdoor areas and creating beautiful spaces with them. Book here! It can be difficult to figure out how to bring the natural beauty and benefits of plants to your...
February Landscaping Tips
Spring is just around the corner and February is the perfect time to start planning your landscaping for the year! Here are a few tips to get you started in the right direction! Except for maples, birches, willows and yellowwood, now is a good time to prune trees....
6 Reasons To Plant Trees In The Winter
- Well, you might be thinking, "Winter? Planting trees? That doesn't sound like a garden party!" But hold on, green-thumb enthusiast. There's more to this season than meets the eye. Picture it as a cozy slumber party for your trees – a time when they quietly focus on...
How to Care for Your Holiday Plants
The holiday season is here, and that means seeing the classic festive plants roll into the shop - Poinsettias, Christmas Cactus, Norfolk Pines, and more. But these plants aren't just holiday decorations! They can live for many years with the right love and care. With...
December Landscaping Tips
- If you’re in the Southeast like we are, you know how unpredictable the weather can be (especially this time of year). It might be snowing one day and 70 degrees and sunny the next! While the weather can be unpredictable, it’s still best to be consistent with your...
How to Prune Crepe Myrtles
We’ve all seen it — a once-beautiful Crepe Myrtle now cropped and chopped in a not-so-nice way. “Crepe murder” is often done because the tree is too big for its space or because people think it will make the tree bloom more heavily. But there are better ways —don’t commit a crime against a tree. Here’s how to prune Crepe Myrtles:
Thriving in Frost: Your Ultimate Guide to Winter Planting
- As we move into November, many people overlook this time as an opportunity for planting. However, fall and winter can be excellent seasons for enhancing your outdoor space. During these cooler months, many deciduous trees, shrubs, and perennials enter a dormancy...
Fall Is Great for Planting — Here’s Why!
Here’s good news for gardeners who feel they missed their chance to establish a garden in Spring: Fall is here. While Spring traditionally opens the gardening season, many gardeners are aware that Fall is great for planting. In October, the soil is still warm from...
Retaining Walls for Landscapes
Retaining walls play a crucial role in both the functionality and beauty of your landscape, especially in areas with challenging topography. Whether you’re dealing with a steep slope, preventing soil erosion, or looking to create more usable space, a well-designed retaining wall can transform your outdoor area into a stable and visually appealing environment.
September Landscaping Tips
Let us take the hassle out of preparing your landscape for fall! Our team is ready to handle all your lawn and landscape maintenance needs from start to finish. As we say goodbye to summer, it's the perfect time to reflect on your landscaping and garden care. Fall...