Increase your planting success! A 6/7′ Hemlock can typically transpire a gallon of water per hour into the air under ideal conditions. It’s necessary to understand that there are many factors that affect this amount which can make a difference between a successful planting and a disappointing loss. Trees like
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A nice complement for the smaller landscape – Styrax japonica ‘Pink Chimes’ (Japanese Snowbell) is one that will turn heads for its fine foliage, graceful form, unusual pink flowers and late summer fruit. Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It will grow about 15′ high
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Meadow Rue is an interesting perennial, great for bridging the season from spring into summer. There are many forms and we’re happy to offer two of them: Thalictrum rochebrunianum Delicate, blue-green foliage and 6-8′ strong, purple stems with airy lavender flower clusters. Even though it’s this tall there’s no need
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Look at this! When it comes to flowering vines, you can’t get much more exciting than Clematis. The fragile, dead-looking vines spring to life in April and before you know it they’re bursting in colors ranging from white and pale pink to deep blues and reds. We now have one
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In the center of this picture you can see three sweet trees nestled in our F Block in Newtown. Though not common on the menu of ‘Look at My Yard’ specimens, they do hold their own as focal points, accents and supporting cast members. Take a look at this trio
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This time of year the most versatile shrubs we sell are Azaleas. You’ll see them used as foundation plantings, in shrub borders, in woodlands and rock gardens at both commercial and residential sites. The color selections range from calming whites, pinks and lavenders to the energizing deep crimsons and reds.
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This time of year while winter is still fresh in your customer’s minds many of you are receiving calls for screening. Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja plicata ‘Green Giant’) seems to be the one many of you are looking for as it is a fast growing Arborvitae that has proven to
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Many of our customers have been asking about our metal edging so Ed came up with a few pointers to help you decide which size and type to use to help give your next job that professional, manicured look. – We carry aluminum and steel edging – Both available in
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One of the first trees to flower is a favorite of ours – Royal Star Magnolia. As you can see it’s a low-branching tree that will slowly grow 15′ high x 20′ wide. Have a smaller property to landscape? This should be on your list – the winter silhouette is
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Nothing says spring better than blooming Tulips, Crocus and Daffodils! These long-lived bulbs can potentially bloom for years but to assure this, the best thing you can do for them is feed them every year right after they bloom. Using a fertilizer like Espoma Bulb-tone will give them a boost
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