Fall brings beautiful colors and a crispness to the air, but it also means an abundance of leaves falling from the trees. While leaves can create a picturesque scene, they can also become a nuisance. Why? Well, if left unattended, a thick layer of leaves can smother your plants, hinder growth, and provide a breeding
The scorching summer heat has subsided, and cooler temperatures create the perfect conditions for gardening. With a little planning and preparation, you can make the most of this transitional month and enjoy a beautiful and productive garden. We wanted to share with you some tips and ideas for successful gardening this month. Plant Cool-Season Vegetables:
Fungus gnats, those tiny flying insects hovering around your beloved house plants, can be quite annoying. To make matters worse they can also damage the roots of your plants. We’ve got you covered with effective methods to bid farewell to these pesky intruders, and get back to enjoying those precious plant babies. Step 1: Identify
August brings warm summer days and pleasant evenings, making it the perfect time to enjoy our Visalia backyards. However, pesky mosquitoes can quickly turn it into an itchy nightmare. Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with some fantastic tips and tricks to help you enjoy a mosquito-free outdoor space that’s buzzing with fun. 1. Get
When creating beautiful garden in Visalia, California, selecting the right shrub plays a vital role. Shrubs not only add visual appeal but also provide structure, privacy, and even attract local wildlife. With Visalia’s unique climate and conditions, it’s essential to choose shrubs that thrive in this area. We can help you select the perfect shrub
In Visalia, our summer heat can really do a number on our lawns. It’s important to take the time to get our yards ready for the hottest months. During these summer months we use our landscapes to entertain family and friends and we want to keep them looking lush all summer long. We’ve compiled a
Summer months can bring many joys as we spend time outdoors in the sunshine. One thing that we can all appreciate is the need for some solace from the sun, or shade after some time outdoors. Here in Visalia, we can have hot days where we need to enjoy some indoors and a/c, but when
Mosquitoes…. the sign that summer is here. We want to be outside, and they want to crash the party. Many of us are looking for natural ways to tell those mosquitoes that they aren’t invited and there are several plants that experts use to deter outdoor pests. Before mosquitos chase you off the porch or
Did time get away from you? It happens to all of us. We begin the year with the best of intentions and dreams of our bountiful summer gardens and suddenly we blink and it’s June. Does that mean it’s time to put away the gardening gloves and think we’ll do better next year? Nope! It’s
We’ve all done it at least once. We get excited over the nursery sales and spring blooms all around us and rush to the nursery to get all the plants our hearts desire for our yards. We go with the best of intentions and bring home our glorious haul. Life happens, and sometimes we end
Hydrangeas are known to be summer showstoppers and with some springtime love and maintenance you can help them earn that prized badge of honor. Taking the time and energy during spring to care for your hydrangeas will pay off with lush summer blooms. How can you provide the care that they need? Take the time
As pet lovers, it’s not often that we don’t consider our pets when making decisions. Landscaping is yet another place that we can keep them in mind. We want our pets to enjoy the outdoors safely and we can do this by creating a pet-friendly garden. We already know there are toxic plants that we
Ornamental grasses are popular mainly because they fit into almost any type of garden theme. You can find them in a lot of different varieties, sizes, and colors. There are a variety of reasons that ornamental grasses would be a great addition to your Visalia garden. We would like to share just a few. Add
We plant tulips in the fall and patiently wait to see them bloom in our Visalia gardens announcing the arrival of spring. These bulbs shoot up and bring the first signs of spring color to our landscape. Unfortunately, we aren’t the only ones that appreciate tulip bulbs. Rabbits and rodents appreciate them, but for very
Live plants are a great way to make your bathroom feel like your own personal serenity spa. It’s important when choosing our plants to select ones that are suited for a high-humidity environment. It’s important to choose plants that will tolerate a low-light room and happily live with shower mist. Your plant babies need to
When is the best time to plant roses? A lot of people think that roses should be planted in April and May when they are already in bloom, but contrary to that belief, February and March are an excellent time to get those roses in the ground. Nurseries often get their stock of roses in
Winter weather can be tough on our outdoor plants. Here in Visalia, we don’t experience temperature extremes like in other areas, but we still have fluctuations in temperatures in the winter months that can negatively affect your plants. This winter, we’ve experienced some interesting weather fluctuations. How can we keep our tender plants safe over
You may have seen on Facebook that we now have our Bareroot fruit trees in stock this year. How exciting! You may have a vision of your own beautiful home orchard with its delicious bounty. Maybe your mouth is already watering dreaming up the many delectable culinary creations your harvest will facilitate. Delicious homemade pies,
Roses provide an instant burst of color to our gardens and can create a ‘scent-sational’ experience for us and our guests. They are generally low maintenance, and each variety has its own specific demands and maintenance needs. Many landscapers think that you should wait until spring, (April and May), to plant roses when they are
2022 has been full of ups and downs. We made it through a pandemic and are adjusting to the “new normal” post pandemic. We are still navigating dealing with new viruses and learning how to keep our families safe and healthy. One of our favorite hobbies is gardening, and during this past year we have