by Ninja Lawns | Mar 21, 2016 | Autumn, Gardening, Landscaping, Springtime
Prune back those perennials that you want to keep up with! Fall and spring are the best times of year to do this kind of trimming, because it clears the way for new shoots that are sent out. Be careful: do a background check on your specific variety of perennial...
by Ninja Lawns | Mar 18, 2016 | Bedding Plants, Landscaping, Springtime, Summer
At the start of the warm spring and summer seasons, it is generally good practice to remove old bedding, such as mulch and pine straw, before laying down the new. However, if the old material is mostly broken down and absorbed into the landscape, then it’s okay to go...
by Ninja Lawns | Mar 17, 2016 | Foundation Plants, Gardening, Hedges, Landscaping, Springtime
A more delicate variety of the hydrangea family, lace cap hydrangeas are a refreshing addition to landscapes with harsh hues and bold blooms. Lace caps have a signature bloom pattern consisting of small, tight groupings of buds encircled by a gentle ring of...
by Ninja Lawns | Mar 14, 2016 | Bedding Plants, Gardening, Springtime
Marigolds, petunias, zinnias, lobelia, and others are also wonderful choices for your spring gardens and containers. Mix up the magic by using contrasting colors in arrangements, as well as playing up the height and depth of certain combos. Remember that it is okay to...
by Ninja Lawns | Mar 12, 2016 | Activities, Gardening, General Ideas, Landscaping, Outdoors
We love when people compost! It’s a great way to repurpose old plants and greenery that no longer have any use. Turn over your winter compost and work it into your landscape, then, start a new pile! Remember, weeds should never be composted, but rather discarded...
by Ninja Lawns | Mar 11, 2016 | Foundation Plants, Landscaping, Springtime
Look at this redbud tree! It’s stunning. With springtime right around the corner, we are SO excited that redbud trees will soon be popping out with their signature purple-magenta buds! Flexible and hardy, redbud trees carry delicate blooms before they leaf out...
