We’ve had one freeze recently and potentially another on the way. This means you might see some damaged-looking plants around town. There are articles on our website about how to protect your garden from freezing temps, but what should you do afterward? Right...
It’s currently time to trim crape myrtles. If you want to avoid unsightly knots in your tree’s branches, you need to prune them properly. The best time to do this is in January-February, while the tree is dormant. There are also fewer bugs that like to...
If you have fall annuals in your garden right now, you might notice some wilting flowers or yellowing leaves. Pansies in particular have had a rough month and are struggling to thrive. Why is this happening? Typically, we plant annuals in late October and early...
This week’s plant of the week is very relevant, since they’re blooming right now. Lycoris is also known as spider lilies, hurricane lilies, naked ladies, or death flowers. Most varieties bloom around August through October, sometimes popping up in yards or...
One thing we get asked about a lot is whether you should use mulch or pine straw in your flower beds. Both of these protect your plants from heat and cold damage, prevent weeds from breaching the soil, and help retain water during the summer. Mulch comes in different...
