Landscaping

Join us for the annual Spring Fest to celebrate the gardening season. We’ll have $10 deals all day like selected $10 shrubs, trees, gift shop specials and more. Pottery and outdoor furniture will be 20% off for the day. For the younger set, we’ll have a gardening project, face painting and a chance to visit […]

We mountain people love our dogs and outdoor spaces. Dogscaping is intended as a way to be mindful of our dog’s needs while keeping our landscaped outdoor areas comfortable and beautiful for humans too. If you are planning your landscape from scratch, lucky you! Here is your chance to incorporate some dog-friendly ideas from the […]

It’s not too late to sneak in a couple of late fall tasks. Take advantage of any nicer November days to cross a few jobs off this list and prepare your landscape for winter and spring. • Plant bulbs: As long as the ground is still workable, fall bulbs can still be planted. All fall […]

Leaves are dropping, the air is crisp, growing season is over and this is the month to prepare your landscape for winter and the next growing season. Taking the time to for some final chores really pays off. October is Time to: 1) Plant bulbs: Wake up your garden next spring with colorful daffodils, hyacinths, […]

Protecting your Landscape from Big Game Damage Throughout our region we are fortunate enough to encounter all kinds of wildlife. They inhabited this area first and we over took their migration paths and feeding grounds. As majestic as they are, moose, elk, deer and even buffalo can wreak havoc on newly planted and established landscapes. Big […]

  Did that spring planting project go unfinished? Have you been away most of the summer? Was it too hot to plant? Whatever your reason, September is here and it’s a perfect time to plant trees and shrubs. Here’s why: 1)      Less Stress: Cooler temperatures mean less evaporation and trees don’t have to work as […]

Spider mites are common garden pests that feed on shrubs, trees, flowers, vegetables and even houseplants. These miniscule pests cause damage by bruising the plant’s tissues as they feed leading to mottled, brown foliage. Spider mites are difficult to see to the naked eye, but their presence can be detected by webbing on a plant […]

Screening is an important part of landscaping. We all love our mountain views, but the view your neighbor’s RV? Not so much. Screening eases the eyesores and adds beauty, privacy and interest to your property. Before planting anything, be aware of how tall and wide a particular plant will grow. Proper placement and spacing will […]

  Just like lawns and flowers, trees thrive when fertilized. Fertilizing helps maintain healthy growth, important for disease and pest resistance plus resilience in a challenging environment. Deep-root fertilizing is the process of using an injector (a pogo stick-like device) to deliver liquid fertilizer directly underground into the root zone.  This allows the tree to […]

  The color grey may seem like a dull color to use in your garden, but it makes a wonderful backdrop for other vibrant colors and ties together a variety of colors for an eye-pleasing, unified flower display. Many grey leaved plants are also drought tolerant because they reflect more of the sun’s drying rays. […]