by Nicole Forbes | Nov 17, 2020 | Landscaping, Winter Gardening
Start a new tradition or celebrate an old one by having a living Christmas Tree this holiday season. Selecting a living Christmas tree requires a different set of criteria than when choosing a fresh-cut tree. Since it will ultimately be planted into your landscape or...
by Nicole Forbes | Nov 4, 2020 | Fall Gardening, Landscaping, Winter Gardening
It has become more popular and acceptable in recent years to want to create landscapes and gardens that attract and benefit pollinators, birds, and wildlife, while also pleasing us and our neighbors. This worthy pursuit is supported by countless how-to articles and...
by Nicole Forbes | Nov 2, 2020 | Fall Gardening, Landscaping, Spring Gardening, Summer Gardening, Winter Gardening
The Basic Elements of Habitat Food: seeds, nectar, insects, fruits, and berries Water: bird bath, fountain, water feature, stream/pond, sprinkler Cover/shelter: thickets/hedges, dense shrubs, rock pile, brush pile, birdhouse, evergreens/conifers A place to raise...
by Nicole Forbes | Oct 14, 2020 | Fall Gardening, Landscaping, Spring Gardening
Review of Pruning Basics Goals/reasons to prune Tools, Terms, Techniques Timing: Most often done during dormant season (November–March) Know when to call the professionals: Colliers Arbor Care, Arbor Pro, Halsteads, Honl Tree Care Pruning of Young Trees Pruning newly...
by Nicole Forbes | Oct 7, 2020 | Fall Gardening, Landscaping, Spring Gardening
Take note of the specific type of plant being pruned and ask yourself what the pruning goal is. Think about the desired effect before deciding what time of year and which pruning technique to implement. There are many reasons to prune: Direct growth Limit size Achieve...
by Nicole Forbes | Sep 30, 2020 | Fall Gardening, Landscaping, Spring Gardening, Summer Gardening, Winter Gardening
Soil: A Brief Overview The single most valuable investment in your home landscape is soil improvement—healthy soil means healthy, productive, beautiful plants! Healthy soil is loose, nutritious (fertile), well-drained, and has the ability to retain necessary moisture...
