by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 25, 2012 | Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
Ornamental trees are a great way to incorporate trees near your property. Ornamental trees are incorporated into the landscape for a particular feature that the plant possesses. Shade trees usually grow larger than most ornamental trees when they are mature, hence...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 23, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
A landscape drawing can be simple or complicated depending on your creativity and your knowledge of plant material. The novice landscape designer should concentrate on plant selection when starting their landscape drawing. Site selection for the plants based on...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 17, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
Fall shrub planting can be done for at least another month or so depending on the weather. The sooner that you put your plants in the ground, the sooner they will root in. Plants need roots to establish themselves and help them pull moisture from the ground. Fall...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 16, 2012 | Landscaping
You can cut landscape block several ways depending on the application. There are several commonly used tools available for cutting landscape block. If you are installing concrete pavers, chances are you will need to cut several of your block. The more complicated...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 15, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees, Snow Removal
Salt damage to turf grass and plant material may happen if you are using the wrong de-icing products. De-icing products containing sodium chloride may be hazardous to your grass and plants health. Most turf grass varieties are susceptible to salt damage. The...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 15, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
Salt tolerant plants should be used in your landscape if your landscape beds are in the close proximity of a hard-surfaced area. Some plants are highly susceptible to salt damage and some plant are not. It is important to take a look at the proximity of your...
