Landscape Installation

Summer Time – MEGA Sale

Yep, it’s those Dog Days of Summer once again. Business around the nursery slows down a bit because for most, it’s just too darn hot to work in the garden.

Boy, do we have a bribe for you!

Take 40% off any plant or tree, 5 gallons and larger. But only until this Sunday, July 27, 2010 @ 4pm.

We not only sell plants and trees, we offer full service landscape installations. You can have us plant those trees and dig the holes for you (nominal fee). So be sure to visit us over the next few days to take advantage of our large selection.

On the cover – Home Improvement & Remodeling Magazine – April 2010

When you walk or drive through a neighborhood, what catches your eye? Beautiful blooms in complementary colors, gorgeous greenery, a water fountain or pond, a welcoming walkway, a balance of shade trees and shrubs? Certainly, that type of landscaping is attractive and appears to be skillfully created to enhance the home and its style of architecture.

Contrast that with a house where plants are haphazardly placed with­ out any pattern or plan. Or the one that appears to lack care with flowers that are fading, colors that clash or trees that are gasping for water. The first home is like a painting done by a professional artist. Every detail is picture­ perfect. The latter is like an unfinished or unframed canvas. (more…)

Ideas for a Low-Maintenance Landscape

by Raily Arena

Landscaping. The very word conjures images of sophisticated machinery and esoteric knowledge. To some degree, this may have a semblance of the truth, especially since landscaping is generally associated with professionals and experienced gardeners. However, the activity itself is not really limited to the chosen few. Whether you are too busy, too lazy or have very little gardening skills, as long as you have the willingness and the basic knowledge in gardening, you can actually perform decent yard work. Learn how with these easy, low-maintenance landscaping tips:

Have a good plan Whether it’s your frontyard or backyard, it’s always a good idea to have a plan in place. This will help minimize costly and annoying errors and ensure that you can carefully design a garden that has all the elements you like and still be easy to maintain.

Browse through magazines and photos of gardens you like and decide on the kind of look you want. Then begin planning by making measurements on your garden. Make a rough sketch of the kind of landscaping you want so you know exactly which plants to use, where and how many.

Use only plants that will thrive in your area Other than climate, More >