Large 'Emerald Green' and 'Green Giant' Arborvitae and Hemlock - make instant screens!

First, from my personal experience on the landscaping end of things, rather than just offering an estimate, take your time.  I know that it's easier said than done, but inquiring about what they are really looking for, and truly listening pays dividends.  While it seems like day to day business to us, landscaping is often an emotion-based decision for our customers.  Tap into that, get excited - it's contagious, and you will see very tangible dividends!

Second, try to imagine the shade surrounding trees will cast when they are in leaf.  Hemlock and American Holly both grow in deep shade, while Norway Spruce, Dark American and Green Giant Arborvitae will tolerate moderately shady conditions.

Third, deer can be a problem, especially in the winter when there is far less for them to eat in the forest.  However, it's often actually less expensive overall to choose a suitable evergreen for the site, and apply deer repellant.  If you're not comfortable with the process, don't be afraid to hire a contractor to do so.

Lastly,  it's good to remind your customers that screening plants, just like everything else in the landscape, needs to be trimmed to maintain a full shape.  All conifers can be trimmed in early June.

For further details, please contact us! We're here to help you be successful on your landscape projects!

Thanks for the tip, Darryl!

American Holly

American Holly Looking Great!

Ilex opaca (American Holly) Choose from 4/5 - 7/8'. These native hollies are all heavily berried, native, deer resistant and shade tolerant. What more do you want? Use for screening or specimens, but give them room as they'll slowly reach 15-30'.

Consider these for fall/winter color:

Cornus sericea (Red-twig Dogwood)

Dwarf Evergreens - varied textures & colors.

Fothergilla -some still in fall color.

Gaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen)

Leucothoe

BULBS:

All bulbs are now consolidated in the Newtown sales office making a nice display of spring color from early spring through summer. Crocus, Hyacinths, Narcissus, Scilla and more. There's still plenty of time to plant bulbs. Remember to pick up some Plant Health Care 3-4-3 to add at planting time.