by Ninja Lawns | Oct 8, 2015 | Autumn, General Ideas, Landscaping, Turf Grass
Hey everyone! Just wanted to share a quick tip with ya’ll regarding fertilizing your lawn this fall. For many of you, this may seem like a no-brainer; however, for others (like me!), stuff like this doesn’t really come as second nature. The best thing...
by Ninja Lawns | Oct 6, 2015 | Autumn, Bedding Plants, Foundation Plants, Springtime
Feather Reed Grass is one of those perennial cool-season grasses that is very easy on the eyes, and super versatile in the fall months. Feather Reed Grass blooms in early summer, then seed pods develop into a rich, deep golden tan; this color persists throughout the...
by Ninja Lawns | Oct 5, 2015 | Bedding Plants, Foundation Plants, Hedges, Landscaping
Yup, pittosporum is the name. And it’s actually one of our favorite shrubs to use for hedges and landscaping, too. I mean, look at those gorgeous, glossy green leaves? Pittosporum has it’s origins in China and Japan, however, it is widely used in gardens...
by Ninja Lawns | Oct 1, 2015 | Autumn, Bedding Plants, Foundation Plants, General Ideas, Landscaping
Pruning, in general, is an excellent way to rid your plants of dead, unruly, or unwanted limbs, and many plants absolutely love this yearly “haircut”! Clematis vines are among these; after the large, weaving vines produce their summer stock of purple, blue, or white...
by Ninja Lawns | Sep 25, 2015 | Autumn, Bedding Plants, Winter
Chrysanthemums are popping up everywhere!! Well, at least in the nurseries and garden centers 🙂 We love mums in the cool fall months because they are hardy, beautiful, and they present so nicely when planted in clusters. Use mums in containers, in beds, along...
by Ninja Lawns | Sep 24, 2015 | Autumn, Foundation Plants, Landscaping
After removing summer annuals and spent perennial blooms, homeowners often give up on cultivating any more “plant projects”, for fear that the cooler weather will destroy them. However, color and blooms are abundant in the autumn months, and there are multiple...