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 …

Disease & Insects – Scale

SCALE:  a small insect with a protective shield-like scale. It spends most of its life attached by its mouth to a single plant, sometimes occurring in such large numbers that it becomes a serious pest. Scale is an insect that comes in many varieties. Some develop soft shells and others hard or armored shells. If it is grey and on …


Andrea Shaw
Andrea Shaw
Andrea Shaw