In honor of Arbor day, April 24, 2009 we are featuring the Skyline Locust as our plant of the month. This improved variety does not have the thorns commonly associated with Locusts, are native so they adapt well to our area, and are a very attractive tree. Furthermore leaf clean up in the fall is a breeze; the tiny leaflets on this tree are very easy to collect.
Archive for May, 2009
Plant of the Month
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009Seasonal Tip
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009Lots of people called frantically during the weekend of storm asking what would become of their plant materials. It turns out as long as the weight of the snow and ice did not break buds or branches the damage should not be significant. The true damage this time of year comes from wild temperature extremes. Tender buds and blooms push rapid, soft growth during warm spurts, then a sudden temperature drop damages or kills this growth.
Arbor Day
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009Arbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care.
You can celebrate Arbor Day with your family by planting a tree. It is an act of optimism and kindness, a labor of love and a commitment to stewardship.
Here is a great website that can give you much more information and celebration ideas.
Urban Landscaping
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009Green living is a buzz word that has everyone trying to be more earth-friendly. One of the significant problems large metropolitan areas have is air pollution. The combination of industry and energy by product, and very little plant life to clean the air contributes to the haze and poor overall air quality.
Recently I was reviewing the website portfolio of Christy Webber Landscapes. They are an incredible company out of Illinois who create amazing and lush landscapes in very small back yard areas. As these areas mature, the environmental benefit will become quite significant. This is truly a great example of people actively aiding the environment by reducing CO2 levels and also enjoying a beautiful urban garden.
Plants should be a part of our lives, there are many creative and low maintenance ways you can bring nature into your homes and work spaces. This is just another way that you can be more green, and do your part, to keep our city and air beautiful and clean.