A phrase that you may have heard before while learning about plant care is “hardiness zone”. But what is it and why is it an essential part of plant care? The term “hardy” refers to how cold or hot a plant’s environment needs to be for it to survive. Every area of the US is […]
Earthworms may be unpleasant to encounter for some gardeners, but it is in the best interest of your garden to allow these earthworms to live in it! Here are some ways that earthworms help your garden thrive: By nurturing earthworm populations in your garden, you can unlock their full potential and truly see the rewards […]
You may have noticed when you buy plants, they are most likely to have a label attached to it telling you how much sun the plant needs. This label could say “sun”, “shade”, or “part shade”. Here is a key that you can refer to that will help you understand exactly how to interpret these […]
There are 3 types of soil that could be living in your garden. Identifying your soil is important when trying to determine what to plant, how much water it needs, and more to protect your garden this season. Here is a quick synopsis on how to tell the difference between them: Sand: When identifying your […]
Sun mapping allows you to know exactly how much sun each area of your garden receives in a day. To make a sun map, pick a sunny day with little to no cloud cover. Next, you’re going to draw 5 identical diagrams of your yard. Then at 9 am you’re going to go outside with […]
Azalea Season and Pollinator Gardens Something that you may have noticed in the past couple weeks is that the Azaleas are in full bloom, which is a great indicator that Spring is approaching quickly! It’s officially Azalea season! Since Azaleas are one of the first plants to begin blooming in the Spring, it is a […]
Spring Equinox Gardening This week, on March 20th, we celebrate the first day of Spring on the day of the Spring equinox! The Spring equinox is one of only two days of the year where the time that the sun is out is equal to the time that it is not out. Many gardeners use […]
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 […]
