The Landscape Planner

This is time to get signed up for Lawn Care! What is important about a program for your lawn? Listen as Phil discusses a few key things.

Moles are becoming more and more prevalent throughout the area.

Listen to find out about the New Invincibelle Spirt and Cityline Venice Hydrangeas!

continuing our discussion on how transplanting effects plants, we learn about plants each have a normal proportion between its roots and its plant top.

Memorial Day hours on Monday from 9-3 will give you a great opportunity to consider the Hydrangeas and Drift groundcover Roses for your landscape!

A Garden Store question about why 2 fruiting Pear trees have performed very differently even though planted at teh same time and nearby to each other. This planner talks about how soils can change quickly and greatly effect the success of transplanting.

The weather has impacted the lawn care schedule this year, but things are returning to normal now. This planner talks about the time left to apply pre-emergent crabgrass control and that it is now time for weed and feed products.

What are we seeing in the landscape now that normal warmer temperatures have arrived

Lilacs are great plants for both bloom and also many have great fragrance for another dimension in your landscape. Hear a discussion of some issues with common Lilacs and suggestions for landscape options for Lilacs

Good info on special prices thru May 15th on Dogwoods and Azaleas along with planting tips

It seems like the mole population has exploded in this area. Lots of misinformation is out there. This spot touches on some of the facts.

Listen to details on our mulch sale and suggestions for extending the benefits of the mulch

Garden Mums add fall color to the landscape! Plant now to help improve overwintering ability.

This group of plants has a lot of excitement about them right now, and for good reason. There are some great new varieties. Check out what's in the Garden Store with this spot.

What will this rain do to our landscape plantings. The obvious is where plants are washed out of the ground. The not so obvious will be the leeching of nutrients from the soil. What to do? Listen to this planner on our suggestions.

I discuss how to make your annual flower plantings be more effective and it starts with planting bed preparation.

Feeding your plants in the spring is a good thing, despite some misconceptions.

This is the time of year to sign up for our complete Lawn Care Program and Save! Listen to this spot for more information

One of the most often asked questions recently is what to do about moles. This audio offers several suggestions.

Sound is an important addition to your outdoor space and one of the best ways to add a musical touch is with Wind Chimes. We have a nice selection of Shenandoah Melodies group of the Corintian Bells Wind Chimes from small to large.

They make a great addition to your landscape AND they make great gifts for the gardeners on your list!

Now is the time for Dormant pruning of your trees and shrubs. This year it is more important than ever. The heavy snows have caused significant breakage in shrubs and small trees.

Focuses on turf information relevant at this time of year in general and specifically to 2009 summer weather

A Series on Retaining Walls. The spots cover many of the issues that surface when planning and installing a properly done retaining wall.

Retaining Walls 2

Last in the series

This begins a series on Rain Gardens which are an important way to reduce runoff from our man made impervious surfaces. Properly installed they will help restore ground water and will filter man's yechh out all the while creating a beautiful green space to enjoy.

Nightlighting adds an extra dimension to your landscaping. Learn more in this series.