Winter is the best time to transplant established trees and shrubs with December and January being the best months to do so in our area.  February is too “iffy” due to early springs we experi...

The yellow flowers of Forsythia bushes are blooming now so the Saucer Magnolias (tulip trees) will be next.  The Saucer Magnolia blooms in early spring and can sometimes be damaged by frost, resu...

Late in the summer, scale bugs, mites and aphids lay their eggs on a variety of fruit trees, camellias, hollies, citrus, palms and other ornamental shrubs.  The continual drain of sap from these ...

Pruning fruit trees is different than pruning a shade or ornamental tree.  The goal is to develop the structure of the tree so that it can support the fruit and to open up the center of the tree ...

December and January are both good months to trim or prune ornamental trees.  The trees are in a dormant state and without the leaves it is much easier to identify which branches should be pruned...

The #1 question I’m asked about a topiary – “Is it hard to maintain them?”  The answer is not at all IF you don’t let it grow too much before giving it a trim.  Let’s talk Junipe...

Pansies don’t do well in soil that stays wet – in fact they like it on the dry side.  So, here’s 6 tips on how to prevent this problem so you can enjoy beautiful blooming pansies throughout...

Abelia are known for their gracefully arching branches that are covered with flowers from June to October.  Pruning abelia plants isn’t a necessity – you can allow them to grow freely.&nb...

As Fall turns to Winter our trees and shrubs become dormant and we naturally think “it’s time to prune”.  CAUTION!  You are entering a DANGER ZONE!  Pruning improperly can destroy...

Epsom salt – also known as magnesium sulfate – helps seeds germinate, makes plants grow bushier, produces more flowers, and deters pests, such as slugs and voles. It also provides vital nutrients ...

With winter coming up quickly, most succulents will need some sort of protection against the chilly air, or just brought inside where temperatures aren’t so low. However, these 5 succulents are ‘c...

NOW is the best time to plant trees, shrubs and vines.  Winter is the second best – so get to digging! Summer’s heat is over, the soil is still warm – actually warmer than in the spring –...

Is your plant drying out every few days? Has it stopped growing completely? It may be time for a new container! Check the roots of the plant by GENTLY removing its existing pot. You can tell if the pl...

Elephant Ear Plants and Banana Trees with their large leaves add a tropical or coastal feel to our landscape.  Grown in ground or in containers these perennials can be enjoyed year after year in ...

Camellias are showy plants, offering long lasting blooms during the late fall and winter, lasting well into the spring.  Their large flowers brighten up your landscape during those winter months ...

Keeping your plant looking healthy year-round takes just a bit of “housekeeping”. It doesn’t take long for our houseplants to become dusty.  This layer of dust will block sunlight and reduc...

Since the roots of houseplants are trapped and unable to go elsewhere, unlike in-ground plants that can look ‘elsewhere’ for food, they’re counting on you for feeding! Houseplants need fertilizi...

Is it too late to apply a pre-emergent to my lawn and flower beds since it’s Fall? No, this is the perfect time to broadcast pre-emergent granules on your lawn and flower beds to help prev...

Shumard Oak Grows to 120’ tall and 50’ – 60’ wide Fast growing, up to 3’ per year after established Deciduous tree (will lose its leaves in the winter) Leaves are green and turn scarlet in t...

While MOST indoor plants need water about once a week, it can vary depending on how old the plant’s root system is, what kind of container/pot it is in, where the plant is placed in your home (and h...

While all plants need light, the amount of the light they each need varies. This depends on where the plant originally came from, for example, most houseplants are natives of the jungle floor that hav...

Fall is an excellent time to show off your seasonal favorites like mums, pansies, violas, and flowering kale or cabbage. Play with colorful and dynamic combos of perennials, annuals and grasses to cre...

Late summer and Fall is the time Ornamental Grasses put on their show.  Now is the time while to pick out your favorites to add to your landscape. 6 reasons to use Ornamental Grasses These gracef...

This is a question that has 2 very different and distinct answers: Take the feeders down by mid-September Leave the feeders up until 2 weeks after you have seen the last hummer in the Fall. Which is r...

Do you have bare spots in your yard where grass won’t grow?   Under a large tree that is too shady for grass?  A slope or steep area?  If you’ve answered “YES!” to any of t...

We touched on the monarch arrival back in our last newsletter, as this annual migration is a unique and amazing phenomenon in North America. The monarch butterfly is the ONLY butterfly known to make a...

That Landscapers HATE to Fix Overplanting While more MAY be better in some cases, it’s not better to have more in your landscape. Not spacing out your plants and over-filling them may offer instant ...

So many people in the South have red clay soil. This stuff is mushy and disgusting when it is wet; but when it is dry, it takes on a form almost like concrete. Worst of all? It’s completely nutr...

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Sometimes big problems come in teeny tiny sizes. Spider mites are tiny web-spinning bugs that eat sap from the bottom of leaves.  They are super hard to see, because they’re only about the...

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Mosquito season is upon us – and they are vicious this year.  Do you miss sitting outside on the deck or porch, on the boat dock or by the pool without being eaten alive? Have you tried using p...

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I’ve had several customers tell me they just haven’t had good luck with pansies.  After questioning them I discovered all of them had the same problem – the pansies were in poor drainin...

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