by Green Thumb Expert | Mar 28, 2014 | Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
Topdressing much in the spring is a great way to spruce up landscape beds and tree rings. Not only does topdressing mulch give your project a cleaner look, but there are also some important reasons why you should mulch. Mulching is a great way to help keep moisture...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 30, 2013 | Shrubs and Trees
Frost cracks on trees is the splitting of the bark caused by freezing and thawing. These cracks develop in the winter when the bark of the tree is frozen at night and thaws during a warming during the day. Night time temperatures will be below freezing and day time...
by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 12, 2013 | Shrubs and Trees
It looks like we will have an early fall this year. Some trees are starting to turn colors due to the unusually cooler temperatures that we have experienced this year. An early fall onset does not necessarily mean that we will experience an early winter though....
by Green Thumb Expert | Apr 17, 2013 | Shrubs and Trees
Girdling roots can cause significant problems for your trees. Most homeowners do not know what girdling roots are, but they have problem seen them. Healthy trees have a smooth and even trunk flair transition from the tree to the ground. The base of a healthy tree...
by Green Thumb Expert | Mar 25, 2013 | Shrubs and Trees, Turf Grass
Drought damage on plants and trees caused by last years dry conditions might not have been fully visible. Long term drought damaged sustained by plants and trees might show itself this season. Some plants and trees dropped their leaves when the drought conditions...
by Green Thumb Expert | Mar 4, 2013 | Annuals and Perennials, Shrubs and Trees
Early spring bloomers can gear your landscape up for the coming season. Whether you have perennials, shrubs or trees, early spring bloomers will definitely get you in the mood to start landscaping. Some of the best early spring bloomers are bulb flowers. Daffodil...
