Site Considerations When Selecting Plants
Learn key factors to consider when selecting the best planting spot for your trees and shrubs.
Author: N. Jordan Franklin
Just Say ‘No’ to Pre-Emergent Herbicide and Fertilizer Combination Products!
As winter gives way to spring, gardeners get that familiar itch to get outside and begin preparing for the coming growing season. With so many tasks to do, it is easy for well-intentioned gardeners...
Halloween Means Bat Week!
Of the animals we associate with Halloween, bats are arguably the most popular and terrifying. Since the days of Cortez and the Spanish Conquistadors, bats have been widely misunderstood animals in...
The Art and Science of Pruning
Pruning trees and shrubs is an art and a science. From an artistic perspective, a discerning eye is needed to evaluate a plant, then determine what (if anything) must be done to achieve the desired...
La Poda de Arbustos
Aprenda las técnicas esenciales de poda para arbustos saludables y atractivos.
Crape Myrtle Pruning
Proper pruning ensures your crape myrtle thrives with graceful form and abundant blooms. Avoid the common mistake of “Crape Murder” (topping) and follow expert tips to shape and maintain these stunning plants. Whether removing seed heads, thinning branches, or addressing overgrowth, this guide explains when and how to prune for optimal results.