Tips for a successful garden for beginners: Plant in a convenient location Make sure you establish your garden bed in a location that is easily accessible, that is close to a water source, and where your garden bed receives an appropriate amount of sunlight Use mulch in your garden beds Adding mulch to your garden […]
As we prepare to reach mid-late winter, it is important to start thinking about cutting back your ornamental grasses and crepe myrtles! Late winter is a great time to do this. For best results, it is recommended to cut ornamental grasses down to about 4-6 inches above the ground. You can do this with hand […]
Installing Concrete Pavers the ICPI Way. Step 1 – Excavation Excavate 4-6” of topsoil off the area. It’s imperative to dig down to the clay or subsoil. If the subsoil in your project area has recently been filled (i.e. as a result of new construction), it’s a good idea to compact it with a large […]
If you have a small area that you’d like to plant a low maintenance evergreen, a dwarf camellia could be a great option for you! There are two types of dwarf camellias, ‘shishi grashira’ camellias and ‘mine no take’ camellias. Shishi gashira blooms white, and mine no take blooms pink. While camellia japonicas (full sized […]
Plants and Flowers in January: Fruits and vegetables in season: Witch Hazel Lemons Snow Drops Grapefruit January Maintenance Tips Fertilizing January can be an ideal time to fertilize deciduous plants. Winter fertilizing can help provide the plant with nutrients that will strengthen the root system, even in dormancy. It is important to wait until the […]
