McKay Nursery Company’s Keith Rudolph describes a few of the many different varieties of lilacs that our company grows and sells. There are so many different colors and flowering times that we cannot even begin to tell you! So why not get your own sweet smelling and showy lilac selection by contacting our McKay Landscape Pro! Call 800-236-4242
I love November. The days are now short, it’s cooler and windy, and many days we don’t see much sun. When we do see the sun, we sure appreciate it that much more. Build a nice fire and get some good “slow food” going in the house and a warm apple pie on the counter…mmmmm…isn’t November great? There are some opportunities to get some nice weather yet … and you will need to take advantage of those nice days to finish up those last few chores in your yards – so don’t put those tools away just yet!
*Hybrid tea, Floribunda, Grandiflora as well as semi-hardy and hardy Shrub roses:
Buy several bags of mulch to hold until its time to use them (later in November)
Don’t trim plants back this fall at all!
Wait until plants have been exposed to several killing frosts and/or foliage begins to color or drop.
If using rose cones, cut off the tops of the cones so the plants will stick out of them(Rose cones are not necessary, and if used incorrectly without cutting vent holes, the plants underneath can and will rot.) Continue reading →
The Environmentally Proper Way to Fertilize Your Lawn
Fertilizer is like a vitamin for your lawn. Using too much is harmful. Using too little—when needed—can result in poor health and susceptibility to diseases. A healthy, properly-maintained lawn is pleasing to look at, increases the value of a home and provides many environmental benefits related to air and water quality, according to scientific research gathered by The Lawn Institute. Continue reading →
McKay Nursery Company’s Keith Rudolph describes the advantage of using economical bare root plant material in your landscape. Get more bang for your buck and see the results quickly! Let our McKay Design Pro’s show how to stretch that budget to make your landscape POP! Contact us today at 800-236-4242
Time to think about critter protection for the trunks of newly planted trees…
Apple trees, cherry trees, crabapple trees, peach and pear trees, plum trees (both ornamental and fruiting), sometimes birch trees, hawthorn trees, lilac trees, and any tree you are not sure about…all should be protected from rabbits, rodents and other vermin during the winter months. A great way to prevent damage is to get some metal screening at the hardware store, rip it into 3″ or 4″ strips…and wrap the bottom two feet or so of these trees that are susceptible to damage. Continue reading →
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