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Landscaping 101: Fruit Trees

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Fruit trees are a rewarding addition to the landscape. Not only do they serve as beautiful spring-flowering ornamentals, they produce a crop of fruit available for picking and eating fresh off the tree. Home-grown produce tastes like nothing you can find in a supermarket, often with more nutritional value.PruningUnfortunately fruit trees have some pest and […]
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Landscaping 101: Bagworms

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Thryridopteryx ephemerafformis Bagworms are tiny pests that typically infest evergreens, but can also be found on deciduous plants. They are most obvious in their bag stage on leafless winter trees, but damage from these insects isn’t always apparent until the infestation is heavy. Timing is important in controlling bagworms, so knowledge of their life cycle […]
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Landscaping 101: How to Plant a Tree (and what to do next!)

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Planting a tree seems basic, but correct planting and proper care in the first few weeks can make all the difference in the life of your tree. To get your landscape off to a good start, here are some tips from Jason on our planting crew about how to plant a tree:1. Choose your site. […]
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Lawn Care 101: Common Lawn Weeds (and How to Control Them!)

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“What is this, and how do I get rid of it?”We often hear this in our stores during the summer. Managing lawn weeds can be frustrating, even for seasoned homeowners. Better control can be achieved through preventing the germination and spread of weeds, rather than trying to get rid of them later in the season. […]
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Landscaping 101: Spring Color

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Early spring is one of the most exciting times for gardeners. We’ve spent winter nurturing our houseplants, planning our vegetable gardens, dreaming up new beds, and starting seeds when we just can’t wait any longer. The first green shoots of tulips poking out of a litter of last fall’s leaves mean warmer weather is coming. […]
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From the Potting Bench: Terrariums

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Terrariums are a great trend that is popping up everywhere. As (borderline obsessive) plant enthusiasts, of course we had to try it ourselves. We love making low-maintenance desk gardens to bring a little nature in where we need it most. Arranging these tiny ecosystems is therapeutic, especially during winter when we’re starved for some green. […]
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Plant Profile: Palms

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Palms are common houseplants that easily turn a room into a tropical sanctuary. Their feathered, arching habit provides textural and architectural interest. They are easy to take care of and are generally happy with the conditions inside the average home. They also represent a milestone in plant evolution: through fossil records dating back 65 million […]
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Plant Profile: Ficus

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The genus Ficus encompasses a huge range of plants, each with unique characteristics. Ficus have a reputation of being finicky, but with some understanding of their needs they are reliable houseplants. Ficus don’t cope well with change, so other than regular rotation for uniform growth, avoid moving them too often. When the plants are moved […]