Lightly shaded areas receive 3-5 hours of direct sun per day
Right Plant, Right Place – Match plants with their preferred growing site
Smart Techniques Conserve Water in Your Yard
Note - Oscillating sprinklers, as in the image above, are one of the least efficient ways to water a landscape, due to the amount of water lost to evaporation. It feels like August's "dog days of summer" are already here, as we and our landscapes suffer through a continuation of July's hot and dry conditions.... Continue Reading →
Wise Water Use Guidelines
In the summer, on an acreage or in town, it’s important to make every drop count.
Whether It’s Hot or Not Turf Care
So, whether it’s hot or not, these are turf care tips for summer:
Drought Tolerant Shrubs
Water conservation is important in home and business landscapes. While leaving automatic irrigation systems turned off, and only turning them on when plants need water, is a much needed practice change in many residential and business landscapes, selecting drought tolerant plants is also important. This article focuses on drought tolerant shrubs for different functions. While... Continue Reading →
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