by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 26, 2012 | Landscaping
The term hardscapes refers to the installation of landscape material consisting of stone or cast products. Examples of hardscapes include retaining walls, patios and outdoor living areas. Hardscapes can be created using natural or man-made products. Examples of...
by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 14, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
Landscape boarders are not limited to just edging materials. Your traditional landscape boarders include plastic edging and paver edging. If you are looking to spice up the edging of your landscape here are a few options. Concrete curb edging Concrete curb edging is...
by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 14, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
Transplant plant material such as perennials, shrubs and trees in the fall to increase their success. Cooler temperatures in the fall make way for optimal transplanting conditions. All transplanting should be done prior to the ground freezing. If you transplant...
by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 6, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Seasonal, Shrubs and Trees
Fall landscape bed clean up should be done prior to winter. Even if you remove leaves before snow flies, you may still encounter problems. Frost or frozen rain may keep leaves matted down in your landscape. It is much easier to perform a fall landscape bed clean up...
by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 6, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping
Cutting perennials in the fall can start as soon as the plants begin to wilt from frost. After the first frost, some perennials will start to wilt and go dormant for the winter. By the second or third hard frost, most perennial plants will be shutting down for the...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 25, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping
Ornamental grasses add character and elegance to landscape projects. Ornamental grasses range in size from several inches tall all the way up to several feet tall. When selecting ornamental grasses for your landscape project, find out the mature height of the...
