Greenshooz Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance | Cumming, GA

In the Garden Fall is for Planting. Enjoy fall shrubs with blooms and berries such as Encore Azaleas, Camellias, Witch Hazel, Cotoneaster, Dogwoods, Beautyberry, Holly, Honeysuckle and Pyracantha. Divide or transplant spring-blooming perennials. More Color Please. Bring back the color in your garden by replanting a fall crop of annual flowers – Geraniums, Petunias or … Continue reading →

The Basic Elements of Container Gardening | A Unique Garden Article by Amy Ridgway Container gardening has been a significant part of garden design for centuries. Plants and flowers contained in a movable space add an element of finesse and dimension to an otherwise stagnant horizon. In addition, small spaces and areas that typically would … Continue reading →

How to Hire a Landscaper | A Unique Garden Article by Amy Ridgway Hiring a landscaper, or any contractor for that matter, can be a daunting task. The best place to start is with a personal referral. Knowing someone who has first-hand experience working with the contractor-for-hire is priceless. Another good way to find a … Continue reading →

Shades of Green | A Unique Garden Article by Amy Ridgway Green.  A word I’ve often heard used to describe Atlanta and the surrounding metro area. Rich with southern pines and magnificent oaks, the climate here is conducive to growing almost anything, really. The greenery many witness can even be seen by travelers from above, … Continue reading →

  Seasonal Calendar – July FIRST WEEK: Choosing a watermelon for the Fourth? Slap it to determine ripeness. Good ones sound hollow; unripe ones sound like you’re hitting solid wood. Regularly remove faded flowers from salvia, zinnia, coneflower and especially petunia. This will encourage bushiness and the production of more flowers. Remove all stems that … Continue reading →

Monrovia June plant savvy – fabulous containers – flowers optional http://www.monrovia.com/plant-savvy-newsletter/ Flowering plants look great in a container for a few weeks or months, but when they are done blooming, you’ll either need to replant with something else, or just have a ho-hum container for the rest of the year. Perhaps it’s time to think … Continue reading →

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Mosquito sprays can be messy and dangerous, especially for children and babies. However, there is a natural way to repel mosquitoes in your yard and on your deck by using common plants. Learn more about some plants that naturally repel the pesky critters so you can enjoy your outdoor activities. Steps 1. Decide where and … Continue reading →