by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 25, 2014 | Hardscaping
Cutting block with a concrete saw is one of the quickest and most accurate ways. Every project from retaining walls to patio pavers will likely require cutting block. Depending on the project, you may use one of the following tools: concrete saw (wet or dry) or a...
by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 23, 2014 | Shrubs and Trees
When selecting a hardy tree for your property, first make sure that it is suited to grow in your climate zone. Zone hardiness is determined by where you live. The farther north that you go, the smaller the zone hardiness number. The farther south that you go, the...
by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 22, 2014 | Seasonal
Needing a fall landscaping idea? Look no further. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to spruce up your landscaping this fall. One of the easiest ways to add a seasonal touch of color is through the use pumpkins. With harvest right around the corner,...
by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 21, 2014 | Insects, Seasonal, Turf Grass
A lawn maintenance schedule will vary from zone to zone depending on where you live. I thought that it would be important to share a full service lawn maintenance schedule for zone 5 since we get a lot of questions from customers relating to their lawn programs. I...
by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 19, 2014 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
Enhancing existing landscapes can be as simple as adding more shrubs to your foundation plantings or removing tired shrubs. Enhancing existing landscapes can be a cost-effective measure if done correctly. The first thing you should consider when enhancing existing...
by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 18, 2014 | Annuals and Perennials, Seasonal
Fall mums are great plants to use to bring life back into your landscape after cooler temperatures hit. Once the first frost hits annual flowers will begin their descent into becoming obsolete for the year. Hardy fall mums can add color to landscape areas where...
by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 17, 2014 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
Landscape gardens are more than a landscape bed, they are a full horticultural experience. Landscape gardens can be designed to incorporate water features, out-door living spaces and spacious flower gardens. The goal of a landscape garden is to beautify your...
by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 16, 2014 | Shrubs and Trees
Removing plants before you start your new landscape project may seem like a big task. If you have large over-grown shrubs in your landscape that need replacing, you will need to remove them first before you can install new plant material. There are quite a few...
by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 11, 2014 | Snow Removal
Summer snow storm hits parts of South Dakota leaving up to inches of snow. Sound like tall tale? Believe it or not some part of South Dakota have already received their first measurable snow fall of the 2014-2015 winter. This summer snow storm was the earliest snow...
by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 11, 2014 | Shrubs and Trees
Tree guard installation is critical for protecting a new tree during its development. When a tree is young, the bark is thinner and more susceptible to damage. Installing a tree guard will help protect the bark from animal damage when it is most vulnerable. Another...
