Practice Patience With Your Landscape

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May. 7th, 2014 | 06:15PM

Spring's here--and not a moment too soon!

Not only did we get hammered by a brutal winter, but we also entered the winter in a drought.

Once the "drought season" is over, unfortunately, the drought doesn't magically disappear. Landscape plantings have been enduring a stressful environment for over a year: excessive moisture in the spring, intense heat and drought through the summer and fall, and the intense winter's crushing blow.

Roses Are (Often) Red, But Not Yet Ready for Pruning

McAdam Pruning Advice
Feb. 13th, 2013 by W Scott McAdam Jr.

One of the most frequent inquiries I get relates to the pruning of roses. So with Valentine’s Day arriving tomorrow, there’s no better time to offer a few tips on how to approach this delicate operation.

Mind you, roses are generally resilient, so it’s the timing of your actions that is delicate—not necessarily the flower itself.

What is Horticulture?

Horticulture Tips
Apr. 22nd, 2012 by W Scott McAdam Jr.

If I were to take a group of people and ask them to define horticulture, most would be hard-pressed to give a clear definition. Many would surely stare blankly, a befuddled look on their faces, and wonder,  “Horti-what?”

The truth is many people have never heard of the word and among those who have, confusion reigns.

Your Ice & Snow Management Checklist, Part II

Dec. 16th, 2019 by W Scott McAdam Jr.

Want to protect your finances, property, and time—even as you watch out for the environment as a whole? Then choose your snow and ice management provider wisely.

  1. Confirm that your provider is insured.

Before damage happens, get proof of coverage. With so many independent operators trying to make a go of it, be sure that the insurance is sufficient, too.

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