July can be one of the most challenging months for your yard. The temperatures are steadily rising, and rain is not as plentiful as it was a couple of months ago. While this is normal for Fayetteville, NC, keeping your newly sodded lawn and freshly installed plants happy and thriving can still be challenging. Keep […]
Don’t let the shady areas in your yard make you feel defeated! It is an excellent opportunity to bring in some lush plants to fill in the space. Continue reading to learn Jane’s recommendations for shade-loving plants! Mahonia Mahonias come in several varieties, some being smaller growers, while others grow to 3-4 feet. While mahonias […]
June is here, and so is the rain, which is promptly accompanied by weeds and garden chores. Follow these June Garden Tips to keep your yard in check! Deadhead! Yes, it is that serious. Deadheading is merely the removal of spent blooms. Deadhead all spring flowers. Removing the dead blooms will promote new blooms and […]
Proper care for your fruit trees is imperative for the trees to produce fruit! Therefore, early spring is a great time to complete some general maintenance on your trees. Continue reading to learn the essential steps of Early Spring Fruit Tree Care! Fertilization Fertilization is a fundamental step in any tree care program. Fertilization is […]
With each transition to a new season, there is some form of preparation that should take place to ensure the survival of your lawn. Continue reading to learn how you should be preparing your lawn for fall. Watering Keeping your lawn watered is essential up until the ground freezes. Until this time, the lawn is […]
2020 was quite the year for real estate, and 2021 has been no different. Many people have decided to sell their homes as it has been quite lucrative to do so. However, selling a property comes with some basic work, like sprucing up your yard to maximize curb appeal. Continue reading to learn the basics […]
Winter can be a difficult time of year. The skies are gray, the air is cold, and your yard is typically bare and brown. The easiest way to rectify a boring winter landscape is to plant more evergreen plants! Continue reading to learn more about evergreen plants and the best ones to plant for an […]
Do you mulch with pine straw? Should you mulch with a wood variety? Could you mulch with stone? Do you even mulch? Pine Straw, Stone or Wood Mulch? The purpose of all these choices is to aid in maintaining soil moisture, control soil temperature, slow weed growth, and provide beauty and contrast to a landscape. Also, it can […]
Putting down mulch in Fayetteville NC is an important step for any garden. Mulch has many benefits. Mulch helps prevent weeds, retains moisture, prevents soil erosion and gives your garden a finished look. Proper mulch application is important to the overall health of plants, trees and shrubs. Mulch should be applied 2-4 inches deep. There […]