To insure a safe and enjoyable holiday season, there are a few tips we would like to share regarding fresh cut Christmas trees. PURCHASE A FRESH TREE The easiest way to make sure you are […]
Miniature lights MUST be used on ALL artificial trees. The main reason for this is safety. While all modern artificial trees are flame resistant, there is still cause for concern. The glass surface of large, […]
Brighten up your Home over the Holidays with an Amaryllis! The long, dark days of winter are upon us and our gardens outside won’t provide us with joyful flowers for another 4 months or so. […]
You may be aware of the Poinsettia’s interesting Central American heritage. Another tropical that has found its way into the American holiday scene is the Christmas cactus. Like the poinsettia, the Christmas cactus is a […]
Tuberous begonias are a wonderful flowering plant for folks with shady areas that could benefit from some flowering color that will last right up until first frost. As the name implies these begonias grow from […]
The modern Poinsettia is a descendant of a wildflower that was discovered in Mexico during the mid 1800’s. From this simple plant have been bred Poinsettias with white, pink, mottled and brilliant red bracts up […]
Desiccation (dehydration) is the greatest threat to landscape plantings. The cold arctic wind that blows from the north and west is the worst culprit. The sun contributes to the drying effect, especially in late winter when the […]
Lime does many jobs in an acid soil. Supplies calcium and magnesium. These are nutrients needed by the plant. Calcium is present as a necessary insoluble calcium pectate in the cell wall of plants. This […]
LIME is used to raise the pH level of soil if needed to enhance plant growth. The pH of the soil affects plant growth in three important ways: It has a distinct effect on the […]
Before we abandon our yards for the warm comfort of our homes, there are a few steps to take to get our lawns ready for winter. Fall is the time to perform some quick pH […]
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