Winter Watering For new plantings, every other day the first week – every third day the second week – once a week beginning the third week and continuing throughout the fall – then once every two-three weeks. Continued watering very important! ...
Have you ever noticed small brown bags hanging from your trees or shrubs? Don’t be fooled, these aren’t nature’s Christmas ornaments! They mean your plant is infested with bagworms — small moths that spend much of their lives protected in the...
You wouldn’t want to mix up a pitcher of fresh lemonade with water that could potentially have contaminants in it, would you? Of course not! Luckily, Salina city codehas measures in place to prevent this by requiring backflow prevention devices on...
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Many varieties fall into this category. It includes Potentilla, Shrub Roses, Rose of Sharon, Hypericum, Summer Flowering Spirea and more. Trimming in early spring will increase your bloom for summer. Unlike the spring flowering plants these shrubs bl...
Has your lawn mower spent the winter gathering dust in your garage or shed? Mine has. And to be completely honest, I didn’t take all the necessary steps to get it ready for winter hibernation. Maybe you didn’t either. Regardless of whether you pr...
Is mulching important? If there is one thing you can do to help your landscape plantings do the best that they can, it is to mulch and mulch properly. What does mulch provide? Weed control, erosion control, moisture retention and can moderate soil te...
You are a proud owner of newly planted trees or shrubs. A frequently asked question, “At what point do I start pruning?” Plants are like children and they need attention. Trimming begins within the first year after being planted. You bring the ne...
It is always exciting in the spring as our landscapes come back to life after a long cold winter. We are all ready to get outdoors and your plants are ready to grow and bloom for the season. However they do need some attention. It’s not difficult o...
Have you heard…. “Fall is For Planting”! Fall is considered by many the best time to plant trees and shrubs. Why would we say this when so many plants that we plant in the spring, do just fine? It’s not that spring isn’t a good time, it is ...
