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 …
We are officially more than halfway through the year! Although the July heat may tempt you to stay inside, there is actually a lot that needs to be done in your lawn and garden in July. Don’t let that hard work you did in the spring go to waste! If you have questions about anything …
Deadheading is a term we use a lot in the garden world. And many of you may know exactly what that means and how to do it, but for some of you, you may hear, “Make sure to deadhead!” and it goes in one ear and out the other because you have no idea what …
You might be thinking that you wish you would have had this to read before the week’s heat wave, but I can pretty much guarantee this heat wave won’t be the last that we will see here in central NC. Y’all, in case you haven’t been outside, it’s HOT. And if you get hot and …
We are nearly halfway through 2018. Find that hard to believe? We do, too! But here we are and we have a few reminders for caring for your outdoor spaces in June. Flowers/Shrubs/Trees Cut back greenery of your bulb flowers (daffodils, tulips, etc.) that have turned yellow. Remember a couple months ago when we told …
Keeping your flower garden looking beautiful and healthy can be quite a daunting and time consuming task. Most of us can agree that we want to work smarter and not harder, especially when it comes to maintaining our outdoor spaces. Easy to care for perennials and annuals are just what you need to maintain a …
May Gardening Tips Hopefully last week’s warmer weather is finally thawing you and your lawns. Y’all–it is MAY! Is your garden ready? There is a chance that with this lingering cooler weather, you might not have had a chance to get out in the yard or garden yet. No worries! We’ve got you covered for …