A berm is an easy way to add interest and height to the landscape, especially in dull, flat lawn areas. Berms are simply mounded hills of dirt constructed for many reasons such as blocking out unwanted or unsightly views, directing or redirecting foot traffic or drainage, creating subtle and natural-looking privacy, adding raised elements to […]
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Daily Tip: When we have dry winters and springs, our lilacs tend to outshine all other spring blooming plants. Lilacs are drought tolerant, meaning they are a true xeric plant that thrives in dry, desert conditions. However, for any plant to become “native,” they must be established for 2 years. If your lilacs are new, […]
Daily Tip: Due to our dry, windy conditions this year, your crab-apple blooms may not be as prolific as earlier years. They love wet conditions, not dry, windy ones. Don’t panic, your plant is okay, it’s just the blooms might appear weak. If you have any questions, please contact us at 720-924-1010.
Daily Tip: With these unusually high temperatures, you may see your plants starting to leaf out early. This can be a problem because if we get a cold snap and temperatures dip below freezing, leaves can die due to frost damage. However, Mother Nature blessed plants with axillary buds which will grow if the main […]
Daily Tip: Lilacs need to be cared for differently from other plants. One easy way to remember how to maintain them is by remembering a Rule of 3 for them. Every third year, they need to be trimmed by a third of their size to maintain new blooms, 3 weeks after they bloom (before August […]
Daily Tip: If you started seeds indoors and need to transplant them into a bigger pot, a good rule of thumb is to increase the size of the pot of only an inch. The reason behind this is to prevent over-watering. When seedlings or plants are transplanted into large pots, we tend to water more […]
Daily Tip: If your plant isn’t producing fruit like expected, it might be because it’s a male or female and needs cross pollination. We see this a lot with fruit trees and holly bushes. Many people purchase holly for their striking red berries in the winter against their deep green leaves but notice their shrubs […]
Daily Tip: If you didn’t aerate in Fall or you aerate twice a year, now is a good time to aerate for Spring. Aerating pokes holes in the ground to allow moisture, oxygen and nutrients (if you fertilize) to get to grass roots and prevent thatch. Thatch is a buildup of sod over time that […]
Daily Tip: When planning your landscape design, be sure to draw it out at 3-5 years of maturity. A common error seen by homeowners is they measure existing plant size rather than plants at maturity. If you have any questions, please contact us at 720-924-1010.