by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 4, 2014 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees
Landscape supplies can be purchased from a variety of sources. Plant material including annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees can be purchased at local nurseries or through independent contractors. Big box stores also carry many seasonal plants. The quality of...
by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 26, 2014 | Annuals and Perennials, Shrubs and Trees
Plant designation separates plant species into several different groups. The plant designation refers to the foliage found on the plant. The first type of plant is deciduous. Deciduous plants are leafy and shed their foliage in the fall. Trees and shrubs can both...
by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 25, 2014 | Shrubs and Trees, Turf Grass, Weed Control
Home landscape installations can add interest and character to your property if done correctly. This is even more important if you are trying to sell your house. The exterior of your property can make or break the sale. Instead of boring you with statistics about...
by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 21, 2014 | Annuals and Perennials, Shrubs and Trees
Most people don’t take into consideration spacing plants when they are installing a new landscape. Spacing plants may not seem like that important of task initially, but it can lead to quite a few problems down the road. When choosing plants for your landscape...
by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 19, 2014 | Annuals and Perennials, Shrubs and Trees
Flower pots are a great way to spruce up the exterior of your property. Flower pots are commonly used in areas where it is impractical or impossible to grow plants. There are a lot of commercial applications where flower pots are used to brighten up the exterior of...
by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 6, 2014 | Annuals and Perennials, Shrubs and Trees
Summer blooming shrubs and perennials can add significant interest to your landscape beds if the proper plants are chosen. In zone 5 which covers a good portion of Iowa, there are quite a few plants to choose from. When selecting plants for your project there are a...
