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There are a few simple things to do to show your shrubs some extra love as we head into winter! Many of these easy tasks can be beneficial for other plants also. Deadhead spent blooms. Plants with large blooms, such as Hydrangeas, should be deadheaded before winter. The reason to do so is because snow and ice can weigh down the stems of these shrubs, damaging the plant. This is not the time to heavily prune shrubs, however. Just snip the dead blooms off. Apply fresh mulch if

A fresh layer of mulch is an important addition to fall landscaping. Remember last year's abnormally frigid temperatures at Christmas? While it's true that a fresh layer of mulch still would not have completely protected all plants from those cold temperatures (and the very quick rate at which the temperatures dropped during that time), mulch helps insulate plants in winter. Think of mulch as a snuggly blanket for your plants. Mulch also has a benefit in the summer heat- it k

You can plant spring-blooming bulbs now up until late December/early January! In this video, Lynn shares the story of how we accidentally ordered too many bulbs a couple of years back, and how that became a meaningful Christmas tradition for her family. ❤️🎄

The front of your home is the first impression someone has of your home. Landscaping can further enhance the look of your home. Thoughtful landscaping can accentuate brick or siding colors and can draw your eye to the front door. With a little pre-planning, forethought, and knowledge, you can have a front landscape that wows and beautifully adds curb appeal. Before purchasing plants, learn what kind of sunlight your front yard receives. Full sun is 6+ hours of sunlight each d

Autumn is the best time to plant, yes, but what about pruning? Is it the best time to prune trees and shrubs? The overall answer is no, you do not prune in the fall. Plants are about to go dormant and do not need to be pruned now. Pruning in fall can confuse the plant to where they will start to put out new growth that a frost will then zap. Although generally speaking, you shouldn't prune in fall, there is a situation where you can - let's get into specifics below. First, t

Autumn has arrived and, oh, how we love the beautiful foliage it brings! While many of us think of fall foliage in terms of trees, there are many shrubs that offer gorgeous foliage in fall, too. Many of these offer berries. Have you considered adding a few of these beauties to your gardening beds? Above photo: Barberry Azalea : both deciduous and Encores. Deciduous Azaleas provide the colors of fall we all love, while Encore Azaleas are evergreen yet bloom in spring AND in fa

Spring beauty starts this autumn! By spending just a little time planting bulbs this fall, you're setting the stage for a glorious gift this spring! Spring bulbs are a delight to all who see them. There are many types of bulbs on the market but they are not all created the same. Typically, the larger the bulb, the bigger and more numerous the flowers that will grow from it. Bulbs sold individually, generally speaking, are larger and many times higher quality than those sold

There are several to-dos as fall nears, which include tidying up so your curb appeal looks nice and neat for the cooler months, prep your lawn for spring, and for the health of your plants. Disease and harmful insects can reside in gardening beds, and taking some time to clean these areas up can lessen your chances of having problems next year. Tidy up Pull out spent summer annuals. Many can continue to look nice up until mid-October, but if yours are looking a little worse f

At this time of the year, many plants in the garden look a little, shall we say... tired! While those plants have shone during spring and early summer, it's time to give them a rest and showcase other plants in August! That's when these plants make their debut. The plants we have recommended below are perennials, trees, or shrubs, so you will enjoy color year after year. A bonus- several on this list bloom ALL summer well into early fall. Late Summer Perennial, Tree, and Shru