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Botanical name: calendula officinalis Beginner friendly?: yes Average size at maturity: about 2 ft in height and width Bloom time: summer through early winter Hardy zone: zones 2-11 Flower color: orange, yellow, peach Foliage color: green Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed Propagation methods: propagate […]
Plants and flowers in season: Fruits and vegetables in season: Zinnias Petunias Yarrow Russian sage August Maintenance Tips Fertilizing August is a great time to give your lawn, shrubs, and small trees one last fertilizer feeding to prepare for the later stages of new growth, before the colder fall weather begins to approach. I recommend […]
To water or not to water? When should I turn on my irrigation system? With the warming up in temperatures we’re asked this one question often. The answer is no, not in the winter months. Grass is still in a dormant stage and does not need anything more than what it gets […]
Tips for a Winter Vegetable Garden Many people have questions regarding a winter vegetable garden. In coastal South Carolina we don’t usually have the extreme, sustained cold temperatures so there are more options than up north. Oct. and Nov are good times to plant in our zone ( zone 8). We recommend clearing the beds […]
Fall Garden Tips from Beach Landscaping Many people concentrate their landscaping efforts on the spring and summer. A Fall garden will add color and longevity to your homes curb appeal and your pleasure when sitting and enjoying the outdoors. There are many options available in a fall garden -Ornamental Grasses & Ornamental Plants bring the […]
Plan your garden with Beach Landscaping January is the perfect time to plan your garden. Most everything is dormant, there is little to no maintenance needed. Think about what your garden looked like last summer – do you want changes? Was it well designed, showing all the beauty of your plantings? Or is […]
‘Tis the Season… to show your holiday spirit by decorating your home with holiday lights Some of my favorite holiday time memories are driving through the neighborhood at night to see the houses which were decorated for Christmas. For a child it is a magical experience – the lights, the decorations, possibly songs playing all […]
Best practices for choosing, purchasing and mounting your Christmas tree. Oh Christmas tree! In a previous post we discussed the advantages of using a living Christmas tree. Of course there are always the options of using one which is plastic ( fake) or a live ( real). Customers can […]
Beach Landscaping Christmas Tree Tips – This time of year many of you are looking for and setting up a Christmas tree. First the choice of a “real’ tree vs a plastic tree. Either one will be a beautiful addition and it’s a personal choice. It is important, when making a decision, to […]
