Cutting Back Annuals and Perennials

Cutting Back Annuals and Perennials In April or May, we plant beautiful annuals and perennials. At this time, they are thriving, full of buds and flowers and fill in your landscape beds perfectly. Fast forward 60 days or so, and your petunias are now leggy. They have turned yellow and have seemed to stretch out.

How to Water During the Summer

How to Water During the Summer Watering is the most critical part of planthood, especially during the summer months! It is essential to know how to water, depending on the type of soil used and the type of container in which your plants are potted! Continue reading to learn how to water during the summer!

Full Sun Perennial Garden

Planting in a full sun location can be tough, especially with the hot summers that we typically experience. Planting a full sun perennial garden doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are some tips to create a flower garden that will combat the hot summer sun! Embrace the Sun As mentioned previously, summers in Fayetteville, NC can

Azalea Maintenance and Care

Azalea Maintenance and Care Azaleas are well known throughout our area, as they make quite an impact in a spring landscape. Azaleas are the essential southern plant for any yard! When the azaleas open, it is officially spring in Fayetteville, NC! Azaleas grow best in partial to full shade locations, with acidic soil. Because of

Top Spring Garden Mistakes

Top Spring Garden Mistakes The beginning of spring always brings a list of mistakes that homeowners make every year. Often times, homeowners feel the warmer temperatures and go full force into planting mode. Jane discusses the top spring garden mistakes that can make your spring gardening a little more difficult. Not Preparing Your Soil Many

Turfgrasses and Care

Turfgrasses and Care Growing a lawn can be difficult, especially in a warm climate such as Fayetteville, NC. Caring for turfgrasses gets easier when you know which varieties grow best in your zone. In Fayetteville, NC, bermuda, centipede, and zoysia turfgrasses thrive. Continue reading to learn pertinent information about turfgrasses and care. Turfgrass Varieties Off

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants Living in the South means sweet tea, mild winters, and fire ants! Let’s face it; no one likes fire ants. They are a nuisance and can really leave their marks! While we can’t permanently eradicate fire ants from this region, we can help you control them within your yard!