Did you know that Azalea’s are also Rhododendrons! They are both in the same genus, with over 1000 varieties around the world they range from white, to orange to deep purple. There are even some deciduous Azalea’s. Compare the look of the them: Rhododendron-Larger, oblong thick leaf, big flower cluster Azalea-small, thick oval leaf, single […]
We all love trees! They are the backdrop to our landscape, the shade in which we seek from the hot sun, the shelter we run to when it showers, and the natural play set we can climb. In honor of Arbor Day, we always encourage everyone to plant more trees, not only for the environments […]
Earth Day started being celebrated in 1970 as a movement to start paying attention to Mother Nature and to stop polluting the environment. We have come a long way in terms of recycling programs and reducing the urban footprint that man has placed on earth. But, beyond your four walls, where you buy, what you […]
We see these wondrous landmarks everywhere, especially in shopping centers or along roadsides, but these mulch volcanoes are bad and are killing trees. They can cause trunk rot, increase insects and they decrease the amount of water and oxygen getting into the soil leading to a stressed and nutrient deficient plant. When it comes to […]
Do you want to start your landscape off to a healthy start? Let’s take out the enemy before it awakens. There are several types of insects that lay dormant during the winter months, awaiting to thrive on your plants when they are at their most vulnerable stage; Spring leafing out. Ever wonder why some of […]
