Pruning Evergreens One of our biggest mistakes in landscaping is allowing trees to grow until they become so large they are overpowering. Overgrown trees are difficult to prune back hard and yet still keep them looking attractive. It’s also difficult to prune back new...
Pruning Fruit Trees Ladies and gentlemen, sharpen your blades… it’s pruning time! With a little reading, a careful assessment of your trees and the right tools, you really can do it on your own! As a rule of thumb, you can place fruit trees into three different...
Winter Berries Do you need a pop of colour for fall and winter? How about some vibrant berries that not only look fabulous but also provide food for our over-wintering birds? To take full advantage of their beauty, they should be located in an area where they can be...
Concealing Leaves for Bulbs Planting with bulbs is an exciting activity because there is so much colour to look forward to next spring! After the blooms finish, however, the foliage must be left to die down naturally so that the bulb can prepare itself for the...
Overwintering Outdoor Tropicals Summer is drawing to an end and night temperatures will soon start dropping. Before your tender and tropical plants get chilled, learn how and when to protect them with these tips. Zones 9 & 10 Those plants rated zones 9 and 10,...
Late Summer Garden To Do List August can be a challenging time in the garden, with hot humid days, nights cooling down and summer plants starting to get a little tired. To keep your garden looking fresh, and to keep it growing strongly into fall: 1. Deadhead and...
