Published on Monday, December 10, 2012
![Why you should NOT consider “Skipping” your winter application of straw or mulch]()
As we move into the colder months of the year many of you have tuned out your landscape or your pocket books have been pulled in so many different directions you may question the importance of new mulch. Well, let me be your landscapes advocate. Pine straw and mulch are not simply for aesthetics, sure they add tremendous value to your curb appeal, but they mean so much more. Many of you have invested a great deal in your landscape; consider mulch and pine straw protection for that...
Published on Thursday, November 08, 2012
![Natural Holiday Decorating]()
As with every year, we welcome the end with lots of festive celebrations, first came Halloween, then Thanksgiving, now we are on to Christmas. Having so many celebrations one right after the other can be taxing on the wallet, even in a good year and transitioning decorations from one holiday to the next can seem overwhelming at best. Why not take a step back from all the commercialization of the holiday season and celebrate the season with a more natural pallet. Decorating...
Published on Monday, October 15, 2012
![The Science Behind the Show]()
I am so excited about my upcoming vacation. If you recall last year we ventured to New England to hike in the White Mountains. This year we are staying closer to home and hiking in the north Georgia Mountains. Because we will be moving by foot, it will allow us to get an intimate look at the fall color change. Watching the transformation from green to brilliant hues, one has to contemplate how does autumn color happen? For years, scientists have worked to understand the...
Published on Sunday, December 04, 2011
![Why and how we prune crape myrtles]()
By: Kate Wright, Owner Bloom’n Gardens Landscape
As early as mid December, I began seeing crimes committed all over the area, terrible, heinous crimes of the landscape. What is sad to say is that most people do not even realize they have committed CRAPE MURDER; they are simply following the lead of their neighbor’s neighbor. Unfortunately, for those folks, I feel my advice may be a bit mute for this year, but as a Bloom’n Gardens Client, I wanted to educate you on how ...
Published on Friday, November 04, 2011
![Planning for Winter Interest]()
The other day I received a phone call asking me to give a presentation to the Douglasville Master Gardener’s next month at their monthly meeting. Of course my first question was “What is the Topic?” I am very excited to say they asked me to speak on Landscape Design. Although this could not be a broader topic, I have spent the last few days trying to come up with an angle that would be new and interesting and today, after attending an industry seminar at...
