by Ninja Lawns | May 6, 2015 | Gardening, Summer
Despite it’s rather unappetizing appearance when first plucked from the ground, beets are a garden gem that have been cultivated for hundreds of years, all over the world! Originally used for primarily medicinal purposes, the beet has developed into a staple of...
by Ninja Lawns | May 1, 2015 | Gardening, Landscaping, Summer
Creamy yellow blooms with a blue dot at the center adorn the newest addition to the Osteospermum family, the “Blue-Eyed Beauty”! And it is rightly named. Like it’s cousins, “Beauty” has an average bloom time of June to August, thriving in...
by Ninja Lawns | Apr 21, 2015 | Gardening, Springtime, Summer
Bell peppers are second only to tomatoes when it comes to garden popularity. This well-loved plant, that originated with the Native Americans, is fairly simple to grow, if you have the right tools. We’ll give you 3 tips that should increase the amount and...
by Ninja Lawns | Jan 16, 2015 | Autumn, Foundation Plants, Hedges, Landscaping, Springtime, Summer, Winter
Nandina is not just for summertime! It’s actually a show-stopper in the fall and winter months with it’s bright red and orange leaves that simply glow. Growing up to 10 feet high and 3-5 feet wide, nandina’s evergreen design is similar in structure...
by Ninja Lawns | Nov 27, 2014 | Autumn, Gardening, Summer
Sunflowers bring with them the colors of summer, and the memories of bright, sunny days. In the fall, sunflowers are pretty low-maintenance when it comes down to transitioning them over for the fall and winter. After the blooms die and the stalks begin to brown, cut...
