Mulch is an important part of the landscaping of your commercial spaces. Mulch is attractive, but it’s also incredibly functional for the health and growth of your landscaping. Consider these five reasons to use mulch in your commercial landscapes: Weeds Weeds can present problems in your commercial green spaces. First, they make your landscape appear unmaintained…
Don’t let your landscape turn drab and dull when the temperatures dip. There are many options and ideas to help bring spots of color to an otherwise lackluster, cold weather greenspace. Plan-ahead and purposefully implement features and plants that will bring winter color to your property and curb appeal. Here are some ways to add color to…
An easy-to-care-for landscape starts with low-maintenance plants; after all, who wants to spend all their time working in the yard and garden? If you live in the low-country and Carolina’s, there are many low-maintenance options for your yard that bring interest, color, and aesthetic appeal year-round. Need a low maintenance landscape? Start with the right…
Before you know it, spring planting time has come and gone. Are you ready for the busy summer season ahead? Prepare your property to ensure you are in a good position come harvest time. Is your ground ready for spring? Use these tips to prepare for planting season: Plan your Projects The first thing to…
Look for ways to improve and increase your yield when planting and gardening from experts that live in the region. If you live in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, there are distinct recommendations that make the most of the mild climate and year-round gardening weather. Wherever you live, there is tried and true information for…
Even those living in the low country with mild temperatures and warm weather need to protect plants during the cooler winter. Carolina landscapes and gardens need protection from the often-unpredictable winters in order to survive and thrive another season. Here are some tips to protect your plants, regardless of where you live: Wrap Trees Use…
If you are a beginning gardener, you may not know the multiple reasons why it makes sense to plant perennials in your landscapes and green spaces. Perennials are plants that bloom and come back for at least two years- often longer- and they live a lot longer than other plants, like annuals, which makes them…
Tree Roots are much closer to the surface of the ground than you may think; tree roots typically are in the top 12-inches of earth, which makes them vulnerable to exposure. Some things that can expose tree roots and jeopardize the health of the tree include erosion, runoff, and weather. Additionally, heavy foot traffic can…
When the cool season comes, there is no reason to let your landscaping fall by the wayside. There are many beautiful autumnal and fall landscaping ideas; make the most of your greenspace, yard, or landscape with some simple seasonal tips. Keep your landscape from falling by the wayside this autumn by following these recommendations: Add…
The best time to Prune Shrubs and trees in the Carolinas is during the dormant or ‘resting’ season, typically during the late fall and early winter. It is best to prune your foliage when the temperature goes down and the days are getting shorter, both of which are key signs that the dormant season has…
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