Category: General

To edge, or how to edge…that is the question.

Here at Greenlife Gardens each edging has it’s own purpose and place with pros and cons. Aluminum edging is used for beds that need rock. Paver brick can be decorative to highlight a bed or area. Both give a tight, consistent defined edge, but tend to allow turf grass in over time and both make it harder to remove. Our …

Mulch it Good

One thing we can all agree on is that a landscape bed should be mulched.  What type of mulch makes a great deal of difference. A. Rock mulch should always have fabric under it to keep it from settling into the surface over time. That guarantees that over time the weeds will grab hold of that fabric and be extremely …

Stakes, posts, and arbor ties…oh my

When staking a tree, there are a few things to consider in order to make a wise decision. Here in Nebraska we can get some pretty strong winds so the location of the tree is an important factor. If it is going to get hit constantly with strong winds from the north, it might be necessary for the first few …


Andrea Shaw
Andrea Shaw
Andrea Shaw