As temperatures cool and daylight grows shorter, it’s easy to put off beautifying your home until next year. But the truth is, this is the best time to plant trees and shrubs. These plants not only increase curb appeal, they can add privacy, reduce noise, and aid in summertime cooling of your home. So, why is fall the best time to plant trees and shrubs? Not as much watering is needed Young plants need plenty of water. Summertime planting requires close attention to moisture levels. Generally, though, autumn rainfall provides a good portion of the moisture new plants need with only some additional watering required on your part. Cooler temperatures The high heat of summer can be harmful to n
Summertime in Michigan means long hours of daylight, fireflies, and good times with family and friends. As autumn temperatures cool, there are still plenty of outdoor good times to be had. One way to stay connected with nature and your loved ones is to enjoy the warmth a fire pit provides. Incorporating a fire pit into almost any backyard landscape is easy to do. Not only does it provide you with a fantastic reason to get outside, it adds to your home’s value and increases the aesthetics of your yard. When including a fire pit into your landscape plan, you have three primary types from which to choose. You’ll need to think about how you plan to use it and what is important to you and your fa
As Mother Nature winds down for a long season of sleep, there is work to be done to winterize your plants and landscaping. Here are five things to put on your to-do list. 1. Clean leaf debris from your gardens – When the wind pushes leaves up around your plants, it could also invite some springtime problems. Leaf build up in the garden can promote of host of diseases and fungi, damaging your plants right at the time when you most want to see that fresh wash of green around your home after a long winter. So this fall rake those leaves away from your perennials and from your lawn for a healthy start to spring. 2. Know your numbers – You’ve probably heard fall fertilization is important for the
