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Evergreen Shrubs to Hide Structures

Evergreen Shrubs to Hide Structures Whether you need to hide a pool pump, pump house, or another outdoor structure, selecting an evergreen shrub that grows densely and at the appropriate height is essential. Continue reading to learn our recommendations for Evergreen Shrubs to Hide Structures. Wavy Leaf Privet Ligustrum Selecting evergreen shrubs to hide structures doesn’t have to be complicated. There are many options. The Wavy Leaf Privet Ligustrum is the perfect evergreen shrub to … Continue reading


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April Gardening Tips

April Gardening Tips It is the most beautiful time of the year! Springtime in North Carolina is unlike any other state’s spring. The temperatures are perfect, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the grasses are green, and the flowers have just begun to bloom. Here are a few April gardening tips to help you get the wheelbarrow rolling! Testing Your Soil Having your soil tested is very important for the overall health of … Continue reading


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Early Spring Fruit Tree Pruning

Early Spring Fruit Tree Pruning Pruning your fruit trees is an important task to complete before the fruit trees begin to bud. Continue reading to learn the importance of early spring fruit tree pruning and how to prune correctly! Begin with Clean Pruners The first step in early spring fruit tree pruning is to gather the proper tools. Depending on the size of the tree, you can use hand pruners or shears. Once you have … Continue reading


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March Gardening Tips

March Gardening Tips Spring is on its way, and we couldn’t be more excited! Make the best use of your garden bed in March using these March Gardening Tips! Fertilize Now is the time to begin fertilizing shrubs and shade trees as they break out of dormancy. This will give an extra boost to the plant material that has been sleeping all winter. Construct If you don’t already have a raised garden bed, now is … Continue reading


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February Garden Tips

February Garden Tips Are you wondering how to make the best use of your garden bed in February? Check out these February garden tips below! Mulch or Pine Straw Install Mulch or pine straw in your beds if you haven’t already done so. Doing this will protect the roots of shrubs, trees, and perennials from the winter temperatures that we may still experience. If you have any newly installed plant material, it is recommended that … Continue reading


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Winter Outdoor Plant Care Tips

Winter Outdoor Plant Care Tips Most plants in your landscape can handle the cold our winters bring to Fayetteville, NC. But, there are times when the temperatures get lower than many plants can tolerate. These subfreezing temperatures can damage the foliage of many cold hardy plants and root systems! Continue reading to learn our Winter Outdoor Plant Care Tips and how to protect your plants this winter. Can you still plant in the cold? Yes, … Continue reading


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January Gardening Tips

January Gardening Tips New year, new you! How about new year, new yard! While January may seem like a month of rest, there is plenty to accomplish in your yard! Continue reading to learn our January Gardening Tips! Cut back all perennials While this is a task that should have been performed after the first frost, it isn’t too late to take action. In doing so, one should cut the perennial back to the ground. … Continue reading


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Winter Blooming Evergreens

Winter Blooming Evergreens Many homeowners are surprised to learn of winter blooming plants. They are even more surprised to learn that these plants are evergreens! When building a landscape design, it is essential to create a landscape that provides year-round interest, which includes winter-blooming evergreens. Continue reading to learn Jane’s top recommendations for winter-blooming evergreens! Camellias Camellias are an excellent evergreen shrub to include in your landscape design! With over 200 known species of Camellias, … Continue reading


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December Gardening Tips

December Gardening Tips December is the time when we reflect on the passing year. It also serves as a time reserved for planning and preparation for the upcoming gardening season. While there may not be much to do outdoors, some questions must be answered! Continue reading to learn our December gardening tips! Is fertilizing during the winter months necessary? Many homeowners wonder if it is necessary to fertilize during the winter months. The answer to … Continue reading


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November Gardening Tips

November Gardening Tips With summer behind us, it is time to transition into fall…if you haven’t already done so! With colder weather and Christmas right around the corner, there are plenty of outdoor tasks to mark off your list while the weather permits! Continue reading to learn our recommended November Gardening Tips! Irrigation Winterization Perhaps one of the most important tasks to complete this month is to winterize your irrigation system. Completing this task will … Continue reading


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