Published on Thursday, May 23, 2013
![Hydrangeas 101: The Basics You Need to Know For Hydrangea Success]()
If Spring were to have a poster child, it would be the hydrangea. These beautiful, clustered blooms are the darling of weddings, Spring table settings, and gardens, offering a burst of color and softness to any niche or bouquet. While effortlessly popular, these blooms are anything but effortless. Caring for your hydrangea isn’t a painstaking process, but it does require some basic knowledge and know how to grow them successfully.
Pruning Your Hydrangea
Not all Hydrangeas are...
Published on Friday, May 10, 2013
![How to Become A Herbivore]()
In our southern gardens, we have the ability to grow many different types of culinary herbs with great success. If you lean toward Italian cooking, try oregano, fennel and basil. French cooking tends to use an abundance of thyme and rosemary. Once the herb gardening bug has bit, there are so many more herbs to choose from you may have a difficult time narrowing down you choices. To get started you will want to site your herb garden in an area that receives at least 6 hours of sun each day, many ...
Published on Friday, May 03, 2013
![A Lawn Is A Living Breathing Thing]()
It’s about to be that time again, when all of our warm season lawns are gearing into green up. However, as I drive around I still see many lawns that aren’t looking good at all yet. If you have concerns regarding your lawn, I always recommend aerating the lawn to improve its overall appearance, in conjunction to a good fertilizer program. Aerating lawns is one of the most important and neglected practices available for your lawn.
Lawns that receive regular aeration will ...
Published on Thursday, April 25, 2013
![Good Things Come To Those Who Wait]()
I have waited, with great anticipation, to plant my annual beds and the time is finally here. First task on my to-do list is to install my annual color at my home and at all the properties that my company maintains. As you read this you may be thinking, “Whoa, she’s a little late! I planted my color weeks and weeks ago.” Many people suffering from spring fever are tempted by big box stores and other garden centers when they display their vibrant...
Published on Thursday, April 18, 2013
![A 3 Step Plan To Achieve Lawn Greatness]()
Many people ask me what is the secret to a great looking landscape. There are many things that comprise a good looking landscape. You could say the overall design aesthetic, the quality of the pruning, or the impact of the seasonal color. I would have to say they are factors, but I think one of the key ingredients that can take a landscape from good to great is a lush, thick green lawn. It has to be one of the best ways to enhance the overall look of your home and garden. That...
