by Ninja Lawns | Mar 2, 2016 | Gardening, Landscaping, Springtime, Winter
Cold weather ornamental grasses have served their purposes over the past few months and must now be “tucked away” until cold temperatures come back. Cut these grasses back to within a few inches of the ground and leave them alone; they will send out new growth when...
by Ninja Lawns | Mar 1, 2016 | Landscaping, Springtime
We love dogwood trees! They are a great addition to any landscape, providing shade, blooms, height, variety, and awesome seasonal color in the fall months. Kousa dogwoods (cornus kousa) are just one variety of this sweet little tree, but we love it because of...
by Ninja Lawns | Dec 11, 2015 | Gardening, General Ideas, Winter
Is there a summer or fall plant that you just can’t part with? Are winter temperatures threatening to turn it dormant and take all of it’s gorgeous blooms away? Well, if you have the space, and are willing to get your hands a little dirty, overwintering...
by Ninja Lawns | Dec 10, 2015 | Autumn, Foundation Plants, Landscaping, Winter
Birch trees are classic attire for various landscapes nationwide, and they really come into their own during the winter months! Birch trees come in such cultivars as Paper, Yellow, Gray, River, and Weeping Birch varieties, all of which are beautiful and will add much...
by Ninja Lawns | Dec 9, 2015 | Bedding Plants, Foundation Plants, Landscaping, Winter
The Evergreen family is no stranger to wintertime and excels at providing abundant, sweeping impact. Because of the wide variety of conifers available for purchase, homeowners are sure to find just the right one. For example, Blue Star Juniper hugs the ground and...
by Ninja Lawns | Dec 8, 2015 | Autumn, Foundation Plants, Gardening, Landscaping, Seasonal, Springtime, Summer, Winter
When planning out the bare-bones structure of your garden, remember to consider the plants which will “anchor” the garden, or create a solid background and add weight to the landscape. Small trees like tea olive, pear, dogwood, or cherry trees are ideal for this sort...
