Spring Pruning
Pruning is one of the first things you want to think about in the Spring. In fact, it can be started in late winter. The timing is important because pruning after the tree or shrub has come out of dormancy will stimulate new growth, if that new growth gets a hard freeze then it may […]
Read More →Add compost to your soil
We can not over emphasize the importance of adding organic matter to your soil, it is the single best thing you can do to improve your soil quality and give your plants the best growing conditions possible. Utah soil is naturally very low in organic matter and regardless of the type of soil you are […]
Read More →Spring Lawn Fertilizing
Spring is here! Your plants are rubbing the sleep from their eyes and getting ready to wake up from their long Winter’s nap. Unfortunately, so are the pesky lawn weeds that are sure to make you want to pull your hair out if allowed to germinate and take over your lawn. Doing one simple thing […]
Read More →Stretch your Winter Water
Water levels are looking low this year, give your shrubs and trees an extra boost of moister by shoveling the snow off your driveway and walks onto the ground under your plants instead of into the road. (Make sure the snow doesn’t have any salt or ice melt that is not plant friendly) Your plants […]
Read More →How to extend the life of your Christmas Tree
How to extend the life of your Christmas Tree: There are as many ideas out there about what to add to your tree’s water to keep it fresh as there are Christmas traditions. They range from sprite to asprin to fertilizer. Most of these in the right amount won’t hurt your tree, but research has […]
Read More →How to keep your Poinsettia Merry and Bright
The length of time your poinsettia will give you pleasure in your home is dependent on (1) the maturity of the plant, (2) when you buy it, and (3) how you treat the plant. With care, poinsettias should retain their beauty for weeks and some varieties will stay attractive for months.•After you have made your […]
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