The common crape myrtle is a deciduous, small to medium sized shrub or small tree. The ornate flowers have wrinkled petals like crepe paper. The foliage is dark green changing in fall to yellows, oranges, and reds. Many people use crape myrtles in their landscape though few people actually know how to prune them correctly. […]

For most of us here in the Mid-Atlantic region the summer season has some pretty awesome benefits! From farmers markets, picnics, and countless outdoor & water activities. If you’ve lived in this area for any length of time chances are you’ve also experienced the “not-so-good” side of summer too.The area can sometimes see extended periods […]

There are a couple of things to keep in mind when selecting the type of tree, you’ll be installing: Light – Is the spot you have in mind located in sun or shade? Wind – Does the location tend to be windy or is it sheltered by your home or other trees? Soil – Is […]

This winter season you may have noticed some broadleaf evergreens getting brown tips on their leaves and maybe even beginning to lose leaves. The reason may surprise you As cold as it’s been this winter the damage to these plants actually started months ago. If you remember the first week in November, there was a […]

Does it seem like your Crape Myrtles or Japanese Maples are confused? We’ve had some calls from clients that have noticed their Crape Myrtles and Japanese Maples are still holding on to their leaves. Is this happening to you too?  If you remember the first week in November, there was a hard freeze where temps fell […]