Green Acres Garden Blog

We pot our bareroot fruit trees and roses in fiber pots to protect the roots from breaking, to keep them from drying out, and to make it easier for you to plant. Just score the pot and plant it right into your prepped soil using eight simple steps.

Take a look at all of the varieties of fruit trees and shrubs we have available in 4" sleeves. Selection may vary by location as the season rolls on.

Your tools are an investment and if maintained properly, they'll be good "partners" for years to come. Tools make tasks easier, so it’s important to keep them cleaned, sharpened, and ready-for-use. 

Learn basic rose pruning techniques. The best time to prune roses is during winter months. Use the time without leaves to get a better look at the shrub shape to determine where to thin and where to make hard pruning cuts.

Fire-wise landscaping is primarily about surrounding your home with the least flammable plant choices possible, not overplanting, and keeping up with yard maintenance to prevent the build-up of flammable debris. 

The secret to happy, healthy hydrangea blooms lies in if or when you prune. Of course, there's a lot to be said for fertilizing and providing the right location. However, those efforts will be all for not if you don't prune correctly. 

As fall approaches, there’s a slight chill in the air and we’re happy to be outside again. So if you’re thinking about replacing a lawn—or putting in a new one—fall is the perfect season.