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Are you're wondering how to stop squirrels from eating your tulip flowers? It's so frustrating to see your beautiful tulip flowers eaten right when they're looking their best. How do you solve the problem? Try mixing up some hot pepper spray to stop them in their tracks. Below you'll find a tried and true recipe [...]
A recent study by RealEstate.com showed that landscaping and hardscaping can deliver a return on investment as high as 150 percent. This is very significant for any realtor or homeowner trying to sell a house. The study proved that when potential buyers "saw state-of-the-art landscaping and hardscapes like fire pits and high-end pavers, they assumed [...]
As landscapers in Nashville, we love the Thuja Green Giant for your Tennessee garden. It's also called Western Red Cedar or Giant Arborvitae. We've used these, either individually or in groups, for screening and to create year round interest in the landscape and also as habitat for critters. We love also that you can use [...]
The Autumn Blaze maple tree is a true winner for your Tennessee garden. As landscapers in Nashville, we know which trees work in the landscape and which ones don't. The Autumn Blaze maple is one of the best for shape and fall color. Family: Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee) Genus: Acer (AY-ser) Species: x freemanii (free-MAN-ee-eye) Cultivar: [...]
Tulip Tree is a Fast Growing Tree for Tennessee Looking for the fastest growing trees for Tennessee? They can provide shade, color, vertical dimension, soundproofing, cooling, beauty, screening, windbreaks, boundary lines, and wildlife habitats for birds, animals, and insects. Planting the fastest growing trees also will increase your property value by at [...]
Having fun in the garden with your kids and letting them have their own garden spot is one of the best ways to share your love of gardening. How about letting them pick out their own seeds for a summer or fall garden? Fun and easy seeds like sunflowers, gourds, and zinnias are always [...]
It's early June and now is the time to finish planting your summer annuals before the July and August heat and dry weather really kicks in. Getting your annuals root systems firmly established is vital to their survival. It always amazes me how much better it makes the garden look. Whether you do-it-yourself or have [...]