by Uncle | DIY, Garden, Insects, Pests, Shrubs, Social, Summer, Trees, Turf
Japanese beetles are this generation’s destroyer of the landscape. These little metallic militants appear in swarms in July and last for months. They are feeding on their favorite plants and when those are decimated, they move on to the next. They love roses, fruit...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Nursery, Shrubs, Social, Spring
Why Do Hydrangea Flowers Change Color? One of the most exciting habits of some hydrangeas is the ability of the flowers to change color. This is not true of all hydrangeas, but most often seen in the mophead and lacecap (or mountain) cultivars of hydrangea...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Nursery, Shrubs, Social, Spring, Summer
Ornamental Grass Idiot Proof Landscaping These days, foliage color and texture has become of greater importance in the landscape, container gardens, or in planters. We find ourselves ending up with the same handful of annuals, deciduous shrubs, evergreens, and...
by Uncle | Fall, Nursery, Shrubs, Spring, Trees
Best Evergreens for Living Fences Planting a living fence can be a low maintenance way to privacy from an annoying neighbor or disturbing traffic noise. Green fences, especially when they are evergreen, can provide a year-round buffer from wind and noise, create...
by Uncle | DIY, Garden, Nursery, Shrubs, Spring
Where to Use Lilacs in the Landscape Fragrant lilacs, valued for their appearance, are the most popular of spring-flowering shrubs. The vigorous growth habit of the lilacs makes it ideal for tall screen plantings, hedges, borders, and in mass plantings for their...
by Uncle | DIY, Nursery, Shrubs, Spring
Each April, spectators around the globe would watch the most famous major championship in professional golf. We would stare in amazement at the pristine greens and manicured fairways of the iconic American golf course located in Augusta Georgia. On Sunday, the...
