Pruning is a very broad and sometimes confusing topic to the home gardener.  Before you get crazy with your (hopefully sharpened) pruners and shears, here are some basic guidelines. Tip #1:  Why prune? Pruning will promote a long-lived, healthy shrub by opening up the shrub to light and air and keeping the plant shapely and [...]

Getting out of the sun is often essential at this time of year unless you’re enjoying a swim, or sunbathing. Why not create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere for that respite from the heat? If you don’t already have a spot in your yard such as this, here’s what to do: Plant trees! The south [...]

Last winter’s damage may recently have become more noticeable with the leaves fully flushed on larger trees. Limbs and branches that have been “hanging in there”, but haven’t survived past this latest dry spell, or that have recently been infested by hungry insects, could potentially be hazardous to you and your property. Consult a tree [...]

In the heat of the summer months, attention to irrigation is imperative to the health of your plants. To compensate for the lack of rain, irrigation systems require adjusting. Conserve water by following these simple steps: Run your irrigation system at longer intervals for a fewer number of days Water in the early hours of [...]

This year’s record snow fall has certainly had an impact on our landscapes.  Many of us  have noticed sagging and broken branches, as well as damage to our plants. While much of this damage is temporary, damaged plants are more prone to disease and insect attacks so it is important to get outside for some [...]