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A successful summer garden

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:03:00 +0000

Three things to know for a successful summer garden 1. Plenty of water 2. Keep your garden free of weeds, insects and disease 3. Harvest crops regularly Doing these tasks on a consistent bases will guarantee you a successful season. We all know the importance of water to our garden and how weeds, insects and diseases can affect the outcome. It is easy to get involved in other activities during the summer and get distracted from our garden. By maintaining your garden on a regular basis, you will keep the work to a minimum while assuring you achieve the ultimate harvest.

A successful summer garden

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:03:00 +0000

Starting a Worm Compost Bin

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:41:19 +0000

Start a Worm Compost Bin for Food Scraps Worm Composting, also known as vermiculture is an often overlooked composting method. It’s not just for city folks anymore! One advantage of worm composting is that it can be done indoors and outdoors, allowing for year round composting. It also provides those living in apartments with a means of composting. Worrm compost is made in a container filled with moistened bedding (often shredded newspaper, or shredded fall leaves and a handful of sand or soil) and red wrigglers (also known as branding or manure worms). You add your food waste and the worms and micro-organisms will eventually convert the entire contents into rich compost. Worm compost bins are also a fun and eductational project for children! For more information on composting go to http://www.compost-info-guide.com/make_better_compost.htm

Starting a Worm Compost Bin

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:41:19 +0000

Best Time To Water Your Outdoor Plants

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:42:14 +0000

There are several different variables in the best time to water your garden. It depends on what part of the country you live in and what type of plants that you are growing. In the summer the rule of thumb is to water your plants early in the morning, this will keep them damp during the hottest part of the day. This is very important for newly planted bedding plants and vegetables. If the weather is extremely hot the plants may need to be watered again in the afternoon. If it is very dry they also may be need to be watered midday. Watering time is not as important for well established trees and shrubs but remember when you water midday a lot of the water is lost to evaporation. Late afternoon watering is not advisable in certain plants such as roses, dahlias and tomatoes. These plants are prone to mildew; a fungus may develop on the leaves if the plant is damp in the evenings. Some plants need high humidity in the summer; some of these are fuchsias’, azaleas and especially ferns. These plants will definitely benefit from a light midday sprinkle if the weather is hot and dry. I hope these tips help you maintain a healthy plant. Thanks for checking out our blog.

Best Time To Water Your Outdoor Plants

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:42:14 +0000

Hardscapes

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:34:31 +0000

Landscape is not complete without the use of stones. They are a great way to enhance any garden. They can be used as floors, walls, paths or stepping stones, columns, foundation for gazebos and other out buildings, foundation for porches or decks, accent pieces for water and rock gardens ……..the list goes on and on. Stones are perfect to edge your planting area to contain the growth to a desired space. They are functional and decorative. They provide a solid edge to your landscaping and provide enhancement to your garden year round. Used as a patio floor, they are a great way to tie your outdoor environment to your indoor. Your hardscape can consist of something as simple as a bolder by your driveway to an elaborate fireplace in your back yard. Either way they will bring you year round enjoyment with minimal maintenance. Take a look at your special place and imagine the how stone can help you enhance your space. If you have any question please give us a call at 770-773-7298, we are happy to help and please remember we have a variety of stone to meet your hardscaping needs.

Hardscapes

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:34:31 +0000

Stones are perfect to edge your planting area to contain the growth to a desired space. They are functional and decorative. They provide a solid edge to your landscaping and provide enhancement to your garden year round. Used as a patio floor, they are a great way to tie your outdoor environment to your indoor.

Your hardscape can consist of something as simple as a bolder by your driveway to an elaborate fireplace in your back yard. Either way they will bring you year round enjoyment with minimal maintenance. Take a look at your special place and imagine the how stone can help you enhance your space. If you have any question please give us a call at 770-773-7298, we are happy to help and please remember we have a variety of stone to meet your hardscaping needs.

Maintaining Your Summer Garden

Tue, 25 May 2010 13:30:45 +0000

Cutting back: Pruning lanky plants so they don’t look out of proportion in the border • Should be done early in summer • Done when plants are about 2 feet tall • Sheer back about one third their length Edging: Maintaining the border of the bed • Edging is best at planting by stones or bricks… it makes the bed easier to maintain • Some plants are meant to allow drooping over edging • Encroaching grass can make you lose ground in your flower bed Deadheading: Removing flower heads as the die off • It improves the appearance of the plant • Prevents the plant from seeding which increases the amounts of blooms on the existing plant (more important in annuals)

Maintaining Your Summer Garden

Tue, 25 May 2010 13:30:45 +0000