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Pruning Young Trees

I was recently asked to prune two young trees about 10 feet tall. One had a major branch at about waist height which was almost as large as the main […]

Long lasting poinsettias

Have you noticed poinsettia plants in stores already? Modern day poinsettias will last 2 months or longer if given proper care. There have been a lot of improvements is poinsettias […]

Give indoor plants more light

As the sun gets lower in the winter sky and days become shorter, less and less natural light reaches indoor plants. We also have more cloudy days in winter, which […]

Prevent Moss Buildup

As the wet weather returns, moss starts growing again in shaded and other areas which stay constantly moist on top of the soil. Applying “Moss Out” or other moss killing […]

Pick up leaves with your lawn mower

If there are a lot of big trees around your lawn, you know that it is difficult to keep the leaves picked up this time of year. As soon as […]

Plant Bulbs in Pots for Indoor Bloom

Besides planting bulbs outside this time of year, you can also plant them in pots or other containers for bloom this fall and winter inside your home. Most bulbs need […]

Fall Weed Control

Fall is an ideal time to control weeds because they are actively sending food to their roots for storage. The weed killer gets translocated clear to the roots along with […]

Late Blooming Annual Flowers

In late September two annual flowers stand out for their late season performance: begonias and impatiens. Beds and baskets are still in full bloom. Others, like marigolds and geraniums still […]

Adjust Automatic Sprinkler Systems

The hot weather in late August and early September made it necessary to increase the amount of irrigation needed to keep lawns green. Almost overnight plant water needs are decreasing […]

Fall Lawn Fertilization

September, October and November are the best months for fall lawn fertilization. When you fertilize during this time period depends upon the condition of your lawn. If you have not […]

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