Published on Thursday, June 13, 2013
![Outdoor Entertaining: Lighting the Perfect Al Fresco Dining Space]()
I don’t know about yours, but with all the rain we have had this spring, utilizing my patio has not been on the forefront of my mind. I typically love to entertain and dine al fresco; one of the cornerstones of my garden is a wonderful outdoor kitchen that my family loves to utilize just about every night. Hopefully, the constant rain showers will soon come to a close and we can again enjoy our patio regularly. To help welcome the sunshine back, I’m making some changes and...
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 Thursday, February 28, 2013
![It’s Not Too Late for Winter Pruning]()
You might not notice right away that your yard’s landscape changes. Over time, some places that used to be sunny are now partly shaded by maturing trees and shrubs. Even though February is almost over and springtime is right around the corner, there is still time to give your yard a facelift. Late winter pruning promotes healthy growth when the weather gets warmer, it keeps your yard aesthetically pleasing and keeps it easier to maintain. Of...
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 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 ...
