How much is too much….

How much is too much….

Well, it is summer in Memphis and this winter and spring have been one of the wettest on record. Now, with the increased heat, it means increased water demand by your plants. Plants move a great deal of water through their systems. A mature oak can absorb as much as...

We are all navigating through unchartered waters. Many of you are following the Presidents guidelines for social distancing by staying at home and avoiding outside contact. We all know the therapeutic value of getting a little dirt under our fingernails. If you need...
Spring to-do list

Spring to-do list

Alright Memphis, spring is right around the corner and its time to do some gardening chores. It looks like the sunny days are starting to out number the rainy ones so let’s get outside and get our hands dirty. If you did not apply a pre-emergent this winter, apply now...
It all begins with the soil…

It all begins with the soil…

Garden soil is much more than simple dirt. If we take a close look at the makeup of our soil, we will find that garden soil is a mixture of mineral particles, organic material, moisture, living organisms, and chemical nutrients. One of the most critical factors in a...
There is a better way…

There is a better way…

Post-emergent herbicides are instrumental in knocking out those pesky weeds once they’ve surfaced in the spring. Once those summer weeds become established, they produce seeds to perpetuate the species. It can become a vicious cycle of spraying trying to get ahead of...