How to make Holiday Arrangements

How To Design a Holiday Outdoor Floral Arrangement Step 1 Fill your outdoor container with media. I like to use the left over soil from spring flower planting. If your container is empty then floral foam works great. Step 2 Add your THRILLER. These are the tall accents that go in the middle of the arrangements. I use birch poles/branches found at the local garden center. Other options include curly willow, red twig dogwood, or a small Christmas tree. Step 3 Add your FILLER. Spruce tips

Seasonal Needle Drop

Evergreen Seasonal Needle Drop Every year, evergreens experience a seasonal needle drop. This is normal to the plants life-cycle. Needles of conifers have varying life spans. The needles do not stay attached to the tree indefinitely. Many of the needles will turn yellow, then brown as they age, & then drop off after one to several years. With some species, this change can be gradual and with others this change can be more rapid. Although this can cause some concern - this is a very natural

Winterizing your Lawn! 3 Easy and Helpful Tips.

Why Winterizing so important?! Find out by reading these 3 easy steps. Fertilization Autumn is a crucial time to fertilize your lawn. Plants stop their top growth during the Fall and start focusing on their root systems.  They begin to store nutrients and sugars for the harsh months ahead. During this process the plant is building its reserves to maintain its health during the Winter.  This determines the quality of health for next Summers lawn! That means, the more "food" (Nitrogen &