by Green Thumb Expert | Jun 28, 2012 | Insects, Shrubs and Trees
Last week we saw the first signs of Japanese beetles this season in eastern Iowa. This week Japanese beetles were out in full force. I drove by several properties with crab apple and fruit trees on Monday that looked normal. Today I drove by the same trees and they...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jun 27, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Shrubs and Trees
Watering plants is important when hot temperatures persist. It is that time of year again when we will start seeing temperatures in the mid to upper 90’s across eastern Iowa. Hot temperatures coupled with drastically lower than average rain fall will increase the...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jun 20, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Insects, Shrubs and Trees
While inspecting a customer’s property today I had my first sighting of Japanese beetles of this season. For those of you that are not familiar with Japanese beetles, they are the flying insect the size a skittle, bright green and dark orange in color. I am sure...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jun 13, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
A landscape bed should include edging, rock or mulch and plants. Once you have determined your budget and where your point of focus should be, you can now start developing a plan for a renovation. Make a list of all the materials that you selected for the project. ...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jun 12, 2012 | Shrubs and Trees
When you renovate an existing landscape, you are improving the overall look of your property. Over the years landscape beds become overgrown and outdated. When you renovate an existing landscape bed, the new fresh look can also increase the value of your property. ...
