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 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 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...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 10, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
Attract butterflies to your property by installing the right plants. All sorts of plants from annual to shrubs have characteristics that attract butterfly’s you your landscape. If you want to install plants that attract butterflies, look for fragrant flowering...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 3, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Shrubs and Trees
There are quite a few deer resistant plants that you can use in your landscape. Knowing which plants to use and which plants to omit can save you a lot of headaches. Believe it or not, there are several types of plants that will attract a hungry deer. If you have...
