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About Exquisitely Beautiful Pink Muhy Grass

This hardy native grass will give you some late summer and fall puffy pink clouds of grass! As the summer is winding down so are your beautiful blooming annuals and perennials. But Pink Muhly Grass is not! It is springing up cotton-candy pink puffballs. This grass is so long lasting that it keeps its...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 09-07-2009
Maintenance For Ornamental Grasses

Whether it is feather read grass or pampas grass, ornamental grasses can provide a great look to your garden. There are several options to choose from, offering a wide range of colors and sizes. They can be used as an accent, or as the main focal point in your landscape. Spring will be the best time...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-30-2009
How can I fight erosion on my steep sloping back yard?

Steep eroding slopes have been a bane for homeownwers for a very long time. Heavy rain, steep slopes, soft erodible soil, and sparsely rooted vegetation all contribute to an eyesore of open cuts and bare, moving soil. Probably the most cost effective way is to use plants as a soil binder. Most any plant...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 07-09-2009
Looking For A Fast Growing Clump Grass?

The Purple Fountain Grass adds color and interest to your landscaping, is fast growing and is easy to grow. The purple fox tails that sprout out are fun to see waving in the wind. The flowers, the fox tails, begin sprouting in mid-summer and will last into fall. It can be used well as a container grass...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 05-22-2009
Red Riding Hood Could Be In Your Garden!

For a lot of added color to your landscape, this Red Riding Hood Grass 'Pennisetum 'Red Riding Hood' is a wonderful addition and very easy care. You can plant this in the garden, in containers and makes a great border plant. Depending on whether it is grown in high-light or low-light environments...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 05-14-2009
Sod Laying Video

Laying sod for a new lawn or repairing spots in your current lawn doesn't have to be a chore. Laying sod is not as scary as it sounds for someone who has never actually done it before. This video will demonstrate how to prepare the soil for the sod and the proper techniques for actually laying the...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 02-27-2009
Mowing Tips

Lawn care is an important part of maintaining your landscape. People often spend a lot of time and money into installing a new lawn, but it is important to remember the basics to maintain the grass. Here are a few mowing tips to ensure that you get the best performance out of your turf grass. Keeping...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-11-2009
How much water should I give my newly planted grass plugs?

Water plays an integral part in the success of newly transplanted turf grass plugs. Once the plugs are installed, you want to soak each individual plug immediately. You might want to consider applying a 15-30-15 general purpose plant food at this time, but be sure to carefully follow the instructions...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-10-2009
Purple Fountain Grass A Vigorous Grower!

If you want people to take a second look at your garden, they will when they see Purple Fountain Grass Pennisetum rubrum growing in your yard. It is an ornamental grass that has awesome plumes that shoot up with purple foliage and purple flowers that look like fox tails. This fountain grass is a fast...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 12-11-2008
Cat Grass Can Satisfy Your Cat's Craving

Are your cats getting into your plants? Do you know that some houseplants can be harmful for cats to eat? Outdoor grasses may have harmful pesticides on them! Here is an opportunity to give them their own plant to chew on. Not only will they enjoy the taste but it can also help with fur ball elimination...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 11-17-2008

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