We have had some very cool mornings lately. While it is a welcome relief from the blistering days of summer, the cool weather brings with it one of our least favorite times of year: fungus season. Cool nighttime temps combined with warmer daytime temps creates the...
When you think of fall pre-emergents, you think of winter weeds like clovers and such that will take over a lawn when it’s cold outside. While this is correct, be mindful that the most important weeds that will be prevented are the ones visible the following March and...
Lots of landscapes are being affected by black sooty mold. Everyone wants to know how to get rid of this mold, but what most people don’t realize is that it’s actually growing on a clear, shiny substance called honeydew. Honeydew is a byproduct of scale,...
Don’t touch your pink muhly grass! This grass is becoming a very popular choice due to its wispy look and its ability to tolerate drought-like conditions. This time of year, most of the other ornamental grasses are beginning to fade out. Pink muhly grass is just...
If you have hydrangeas in your flowerbeds you may have noticed they are beginning to look a little sad. Don’t panic! They begin to look wilted this time of year but it is all part of their normal cycle. These guys require very little maintenance, if any at all. If you...
Soil is important when preparing your beds for annual color. You cannot plant in clay or normal landscape mix. Make sure the area where you are installing color is mounded up to present the color better, which also allows plenty of room for the root system to grow. In...
