When the weather turns cooler, enjoy the vibrant colors and lush foliage of your window boxes; that is, if you planted one of these four varieties that come to life in the fall! Talk to your nursery professional to find these four hardy plants that are perfect for a window box and that will brighten up your curb appeal come autumn. Four varieties that will look amazing in your window box this fall are: Baby Gem-Dwarf Boxwood Beautiful…
Fall is the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the autumnal air, and plant for next season. Plan-ahead and enjoy springtime color by planting beautiful blooming trees now. Three beautiful trees to plant this fall for color next spring are: Redbud. Redbud trees are small, flowering trees that are native to the eastern United States and Canada. The lovely lavender-colored blooms open in early-spring and it is commonly found in the Southern US, in particular, South Carolina. Redbuds are fairly-small,…
It can be rewarding to produce lush, hardy gardens, but frustrating when you detect an issue with pests. Moles are small rodents that can wreak havoc on your landscaping, yard, and gardens; they burrow and dig trenches or lawn ridges, pulling vegetation down into their tunnel as they go. Moles only grow to be around six-to-eight inches long and weigh less than four-pounds, but they can cause plenty of trouble on your property. Think you might have a mole? The…
Just because it is late in the summer doesn’t mean your garden has to lose its alluring color. Enjoy late summer color in your garden, yard, and landscape with some hardy flowers that bloom in the heat of the southeastern US into autumn. Three amazing plants that bring late summer color to your outdoor spaces are: Lantana Lantana likes full-sun, good drainage, and to be kept moist but not wet to prevent root-rot. Lantana will bloom from spring until frost,…
Container gardening is an alternative to traditional gardening that, perhaps obviously, involves growing plants exclusively in containers rather than the garden or ground. Practicing container gardening means you can grow both edible and non-edible plants, and the containers used can be virtually anything around the home. It just needs to be portable, enclosed, and small enough to sufficiently hold and care for the plants of your choosing. Container gardening is convenient because it can be practiced almost anywhere. It is…
Planting a garden can be the fun and rewarding hobby you have been looking for and can be easily learned if you are just a beginner. Gardening can also be a great activity the whole family can get involved in. It can bring you closer together and offer the chance to teach your children how nature works. Seeds or Plants You can begin gardening with either planting seeds or grown plants that you can find at your local garden center….
Landscape design is one element of your home that should never be overlooked. Good landscaping can make the property aesthetically pleasing while adding value to the property and can enhance the yard and take advantage of the space, light, and other elements of the yard. Before choosing any ground cover or vines for your landscape design, it is best to determine which would be suitable for your particular yard and landscaping needs. Maintenance of the ground covers and vines should…
If you are looking for a new landscape design for your yard, then visiting your local nursery can provide an abundant supply of tips, tricks, and inspirational ideas. The experts at your local nursery can also help determine which foliage would work best with your lifestyle and the amount of time you have available to maintain and care for your yard. Shrubs are one feature you can employ in your landscape design that will add value to the property and…
Landscaping consultants can help any homeowner take the exterior of their home from ordinary to extraordinary. Hiring a landscaping consultant can ultimately be one of the most important steps you can take as a homeowner to raise the value of your home while creating an aesthetically pleasing appearance and great curb appeal. A landscaping consultant can help you add up to fifteen percent more to the overall value of the home and can help you design an outdoor living space…
If you are a homeowner who wants to transform your outdoor space into a beautiful sanctuary that requires minimal maintenance, and want advice along the way on the best materials and native plants, then a local nursery will benefit you more than an impersonal big box store. Healthy Plants Your local nursery usually offers only the highest quality and healthiest plants available. While these plants may be cheaper at bigger retail stores because they are bought in bulk to be sold,…