March 6, 2014

How to Speak Landscape Like A Pro…Tree or Shrub Landscape Transplant

Nandina domestica Transplant. Plant nandina for Christmas berries.

A transplant is simply a tree or shrub that is freshly planted. The term is often used during installation.   Transplant can also mean the act of installing a new tree or shrub. For example, I transplanted a transplant. Or, I transplanted a shrub today. Question: Do you use this term, ever? It is often […]

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Filed Under: Speak Landscape Like A Pro
March 2, 2014

The Lazy Man’s Way to Grow Apples…Choose Honeycrisp

Honeycrisp Apple is the best choice for landscaping. Easy to grow, hard to find!

I remember the first time I bit into a Honeycrisp apple. The apple had a crisp, crunchy feel as I chewed. The skin was not too thick. The flavor was so sweet. Now here’s the best part…   Honeycrisp apple is the most insect and disease resistant apple on the market.     If you […]

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Filed Under: Edible Landscaping, Establishment and Care Advice, Right Plant In The Right Place, Speak Landscape Like A Pro
February 21, 2014

Get Rid of Your Mite Problems on Evergreens Once And For All…

Apply hort. oil in Feb-March to your evergreens to kill pest eggs.

Horticultural (hort) oil suffocates insect and mite eggs when applied in the Winter. Mites and insects cannot become resistant to suffocation like they can with other chemicals. It’s also cost effective because the oil is inexpensive. Finally, lower Winter temperatures mean there is no sweating through this task!   I’ve been applying oil on my […]

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Filed Under: Establishment and Care Advice, Speak Landscape Like A Pro