Happy March, friends! We know you are as excited as we are to get out in the yard again and watch things spring back to life. Although we have been experiencing some cold temperatures, and probably haven’t seen the last of winter, warmer days are definitely on the way and there is a lot that …
As winter quickly approaches, you have watched many of your perennials lose their leaves or transition from beautiful green to shades of yellow, brown, and even to shades of black (no shades of gray here, thankfully). Your beautiful perennial garden has lost its luster and might even be–dare I say–ugly. Or maybe you have some perennials …
What?! It is November already? Yep! And you know what that means. The holidays are just around the corner. Around here, we couldn’t be more excited, and we are doing all that we can to get ready. Chances are, you probably are, too. We want to make sure you don’t forget to prepare your green …
Fill, thrill and spill is a planting technique that will help you create a gorgeous container planting. If you have been following us for a while, you may remember that we had a seminar and posted about this technique in the spring. We hope you heeded our advice and had great success with your containers …
Fall is FINALLY going to be in the air this weekend, so it will be the perfect time to work in the lawn and garden. Whether you take care of it this weekend or next, just don’t forget to do these things in October. Flower Power Plant Bulbs October is the ideal time to plant …
Succulents are very trendy right now, and for good reason. They are absolutely adorable, and they are easy to care for. Most of us can appreciate a plant that is low-maintenance. While many succulents do great outside, this post will focus on caring for succulents that you keep as houseplants. The Right Succulent There …
September is here which means it’s time to do a few things in your lawn and garden. Hopefully cool temperatures will arrive soon to make outdoor tasks a little more pleasant. Until then, keep sweatin’ to the oldies. Back Inside If you took your house plants outside to enjoy the summer, transfer them to a …
Summer is winding down and with that comes the anticipation of fall. Around here at FGS, we know that fall will be a busy time for us, and if you are thinking the same thing, you may want to get ahead on some of your garden tasks that need to be done late summer/early fall. …
It happens to us all. We plant our gardens and containers, and in June and (most) of July, the plants are gorgeous. The weeds are plucked, the flowers are deadheaded, everything is blooming and green and AMAZING (OK, maybe all the weeds being plucked was a stretch, but you know what I am getting at.) …
August! Wow! Summer will be wrapping up before we know it! There are a few things that you can do this month to keep your lawn and garden in great shape. Don’t forget that we are always here to help! Lawn, Tree, and Shrub Care We know, we know. For many of us, our tall …
