by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 18, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials
It is important to know how to properly plant perennials in your landscape project. There are several factors that one should consider when trying to properly plant perennials. The time of year that the perennials are being planted will dictate if and what plants...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 17, 2012 | Equipment Reviews
If you are a lawn maintenance contractor, you know all too well the importance of a truck mounted leaf vac. If you have a large leaf clean up project, you can shave off quite a bit of time loading leaves with a truck mounted leaf vac. There are only a hand full of...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 17, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
Fall shrub planting can be done for at least another month or so depending on the weather. The sooner that you put your plants in the ground, the sooner they will root in. Plants need roots to establish themselves and help them pull moisture from the ground. Fall...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 16, 2012 | General, Seasonal
Fall harvest time is here and winter is quickly approaching. Fall is the perfect time to decorate your property with produce from the fall harvest. Most gourds will last several months outdoors before they start to decompose. If you do not break the outside layer...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 16, 2012 | Landscaping
You can cut landscape block several ways depending on the application. There are several commonly used tools available for cutting landscape block. If you are installing concrete pavers, chances are you will need to cut several of your block. The more complicated...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 15, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees, Snow Removal
Salt damage to turf grass and plant material may happen if you are using the wrong de-icing products. De-icing products containing sodium chloride may be hazardous to your grass and plants health. Most turf grass varieties are susceptible to salt damage. The...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 15, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
Salt tolerant plants should be used in your landscape if your landscape beds are in the close proximity of a hard-surfaced area. Some plants are highly susceptible to salt damage and some plant are not. It is important to take a look at the proximity of your...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 12, 2012 | Landscaping, Water Features
If you are looking to build a water feature for your landscape, there are some necessary waterfall parts that you must have. The size of the unit and its purpose will determine what material you need for your project. Before you start shopping for waterfall parts,...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 12, 2012 | Equipment Reviews, Snow Removal
Four wheelers are great tools when it comes to winter snow removal. If you are like our company and manage quite a few sidewalks, it might be a worth while investment to purchase a four-wheeler. Most four-wheelers will fit on your average residential sidewalk. The...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 10, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
If you want to encourage new growth to your tired plants, consider pruning them. There are many ways to prune plants depending on the plant that you are dealing with. Perennials should be hand pruned by dead heading the plant. Remove dead flowers and stems by hand...
