Pruning Workshop
Pruning seems deceptively easy but good pruning skills take years to master. This workshop will start at the beginning and discuss the art and science of pruning. Learn the basic structure of a tree and identify different pruning tools. Discover strategies for specific plant varieties and different pruning objectives. Kevin Mulkern will discuss his personalized […]
Garden Design Workshop
Plan your dream garden with long time landscape designer Susan Mulkern. Prepare for a complete landscape overhaul or small project by starting with the right questions. Susan will focus on how to choose plants for your garden and create a cohesive, sustainable design. She will also touch on plant placement and the dangers of over […]
Fertilizer FAQs
What does N-P-K mean? What are the numbers on a bag of fertilizer? EX: 21-6-5 N – Nitrogen promotes rapid growth, dark green leaf color, improves quality and quantity of foliage, increases protein content of food crops P – Phosphorus stimulates rooting, vigorous growth and fruit/flower formation, hastens maturity K- Potassium improves disease resistance and protein […]
Lawn Care Basics
REGULAR LAWN CARE Mow weekly or bi-weekly, depending on the grass type and climate. It promotes dense turf, suppresses weeds and is great for children. Remove no more than 1/3 of the leaf at each mowing. Water lawns heavily. Allow the soil surface to dry between waterings; this reduces weed seed germination and discourages disease. Remember, tall grass […]
What’s a Consultation?
Don’t know where to start with your landscape? Any successful project begins with a plan. Landscaping is no different. If you are a little lost, scheduling a Landscape Consultation is the perfect first step. We recommend a more in depth first meeting for people considering landscape designs, installations and renovations. What is a Landscape Consultation? […]