Published on Thursday, January 02, 2014
![Which Mulch is Right for You?]()
Mulch solves myriad problems in your flowerbeds. It discourages weeds, limits drought, and replenishes plants as it decomposes. Aesthetically, applying mulch to your flowerbeds offers a clean uniformity that highlights the bright perennials, elegantly limbed trees, and shrubs in your landscape. Mulch applied in January or February gives your plants insulation for the winter, slowing the deterioration of your mulch to give you better results and cost-efficiency. But with so many varieties and...
Published on Monday, December 23, 2013
![Happy Holidays from Bloom’n Gardens!]()
It’s been a month of juggling: garden upkeep, holiday shopping and decorating, and everyday tasks like getting the kids on the bus. Your holiday landscapes are set for the season. For some Smyrna homeowners that means elaborate Christmas lights, bright violas and pansies, rich earthy evergreens, and festive garden ornaments to bring the yard together. For other gardeners it simply means keeping the grass clear of leaves and broken branches. No matter what state your garden is in,...
Published on Wednesday, December 18, 2013
![Mulching and Pruning in Winter]()
Winter gardening is a mixed bag: your bright blooms and flowering trees have gone dormant, but hardscaping, cold-weather perennials, and garden maintenance keep you rooted. Many lawn care tasks wait for the leisure of our Georgia weather, but with winter on its way, it’s finally time to start contemplating cold weather landscaping. Ensure your spring garden unfolds with splendor by planning next month’s mulching and pruning before you’re wrist deep in a bag of pine straw....
Published on Wednesday, December 11, 2013
![Holiday Landscape Care]()
It’s easy to let your yard work slip during the Christmas season. With all the decorating to do, presents to buy, and home organization before your holiday guests arrive, leaves and yard debris have a tendency to pile up. But continuous lawn maintenance is crucial not only to your holiday landscape, but also to the long-term health of your yard.
Winter Landscaping Pitfalls
Although garden blooming has slowed, the list of landscaping tasks just keeps growing. Raking leaves is essential ...
Published on Wednesday, December 04, 2013
![Keeping Your Winter Landscape Fresh]()
For many gardeners, “landscaping” means “planting.” Cobblestones, retaining walls, and large garden ornaments seem less crucial beside the vivid color of winter flowers and shrubs. It’s true that without berries, evergreens, and cool-weather perennials, winter landscapes would lack the crispness and warmth of the Christmas season. But inorganic materials play a key role in landscape design. As you assess your winter landscape, consider the unnatural elements that...
