by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 18, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, General, Shrubs and Trees
It is time to water plants in your yard. Since eastern Iowa has not seen significant rain fall in several months, there is a lot of plant material feeling the brunt of the drought. New plant material installed with in the past five years will suffer quite a bit if...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 17, 2012 | Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
Landscape bed renovation is the process of taking an existing landscape bed and sprucing it up. This process can be accomplished by pruning existing plant material, topdressing mulch, pulling weeds, etc. Most landscapes that do not receive annual maintenance should...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 17, 2012 | Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
Proper shrub pruning not only beautifies your plants, but it can improve their health. Simple techniques can dramatically improve the curb appeal of your property. The first thing that people notice when they go to your house or business is the exterior appearance. ...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 16, 2012 | Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
When you prune bushes in your landscape, it is important to properly identify the plant prior to giving it a cut. Everyone has at least one tree or shrub on their property that may require pruning from time to time. There are many types of bushes and several...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 2, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Seasonal, Shrubs and Trees
Creating color in your lawn adds eye appeal to your property. Landscapes are a great way to add color to your home or business. There are endless possibilities when it comes to trees, shrubs and flowers. Creating color in your landscape is an important part of...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 2, 2012 | General, Shrubs and Trees
It is time to clean up storm damage left in your lawn. If you live in the Cedar Rapids area, chances are that you experienced severe weather last week. Rapid rain fall and strong winds swept across eastern Iowa leaving behind a large path of storm...
