Magnolias offer some of the most beautiful spring blossoms, and they are relatively easy to care for after they have been established. Most magnolias are not susceptible to insects; their worst enemy is a late frost which may lead to a year without blossoms.
Many people are cautious in planting magnolias because they take a long time before they flower, and they can grow quite large. If you have the space and the time, they are well worth the effort.
Here are some tips to make magnolias thrive:
1) Skip the seed – If you want to grow your magnolia ‘from scratch,’
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Choosing a Garden Shed
by Jessica B. May 17th, 2013 | Landscaping
It is getting crowded in our garage. Pretty soon there will be no room for our cars. We have decided to build a small garden shed on our property where we can keep our tools year round dry and warm. Our goal is to choose a shed that is small enough to not require a building permit.
DIY from scratch – If you have the time, the tools and the inclination, there is no reason why you cannot build a shed from scratch. It is a relatively simple construction, and if there are any issues with it later, it should
DIY from scratch – If you have the time, the tools and the inclination, there is no reason why you cannot build a shed from scratch. It is a relatively simple construction, and if there are any issues with it later, it should
Early Bloomers
by Jessica B. May 8th, 2013 | Landscaping
Spring has arrived late here, and that means some of the early bloomers are only just flowering. I love to have several early bloomers in my yard to enjoy the beginning of spring. After a long winter, these blossoms are more than welcome! Here are some of my favorite early blooming trees.
1) Forsythia – These yellow flowers are easily recognizable and often end up popping before the forsythia plant has grown its leaves. Having a forsythia plant in your yard does not require much maintenance and certainly gives back a lot. If you want to prune your forsythia, you
1) Forsythia – These yellow flowers are easily recognizable and often end up popping before the forsythia plant has grown its leaves. Having a forsythia plant in your yard does not require much maintenance and certainly gives back a lot. If you want to prune your forsythia, you
When to Hire a Landscaper
by Jessica B. April 25th, 2013 | Landscaping
I am someone who loves working in the garden and working outdoors, but despite my interests, I still hire a landscaper a few times a year to come and do some of the larger jobs. This is particularly handy at the beginning of the spring to get everything ready to go. Here are a few reasons why you might consider bringing in a landscaper or garden service.
1) Time – Lets face it, with jobs, families, housework, and repairs, a garden and lawn can be easily over looked. Mowing the lawn, fertilizing, keeping the grass in shape; there is a
1) Time – Lets face it, with jobs, families, housework, and repairs, a garden and lawn can be easily over looked. Mowing the lawn, fertilizing, keeping the grass in shape; there is a
Spring Cleanup
by Jessica B. April 18th, 2013 | Landscaping
As spring rolls in, you may find that there is a long list of things you need to do to get your landscaping up to snuff. Here are a few spring cleaning tasks you can do to make sure your lawn and plants are looking their best as their leaves grow in.
1) Fertilizer – You want to make sure your plants and lawn are getting everything they need to grow and look healthy this spring. Make sure you cover your hedge beds and flowerbeds with fresh mulch. Put fertilizer at the base of your trees, and make sure your
1) Fertilizer – You want to make sure your plants and lawn are getting everything they need to grow and look healthy this spring. Make sure you cover your hedge beds and flowerbeds with fresh mulch. Put fertilizer at the base of your trees, and make sure your