Do you ever find yourself feeling happier, more relaxed, or more centered after spending time in your yard or garden? This isn't a coincidence – there's an established link between landscaping and improved mental health. The simple act of getting outside, getting your hands dirty, and creating something beautiful has a multitude of mental health benefits. Let's dive deeper into the therapeutic world of landscaping.
Planting trees and shrubs can be an exhilarating task, a hobby that connects you with nature and brings a sense of accomplishment. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a green-thumbed novice, timing is critical in this delightful endeavor. Though you can plant trees and shrubs throughout the year, specific times are ideal to ensure your plants' health and growth. This blog post will reveal the best time to plant trees and shrubs: late winter. Let's dig into the details!
Newly planted trees and tall shrubs in your landscape are an investment in the future of your outdoor experiences. While trees tend to be fairly hardy, it is important to keep several tips in mind as we enter January. In our area of Hendersonville, Asheville and Brevard, January tends to be the time for the greatest chances of snow and ice. And although many of us came here to get away from the harsh winters elsewhere in the US, we do still get a few occasional storms during the winter. Knowing how to prepare your young trees and what to do when the storm hits, can make the difference between a beautiful and thriving tree in the spring, summer and falls to come, or one that is more likely to contract insect infestations or disease. Consider these tips for January:
Are you a planner? Do you anticipate the next three steps forward as part of your life’s unwinding adventures? Is budgeting and strategizing part of your modus operandi? If so, TPS Landscaping is right there with you when it comes to planning out how you want to want to improve your Western North Carolina property for extra enjoyment next year.
From Brevard to Lake Lure, Biltmore to Saluda, Western North Carolina’s tree canopy is often talked about as a treasured asset. If you are thinking about adding trees to your landscape, ball & burlap (B&B) trees offer many advantages over bare root trees.
From Biltmore to Hendersonville, Asheville to Brevard, as the winter months set in, many Western North Carolina homeowners are preparing their landscape for the cold weather. While pruning plants and covering delicate flowers may be at the top of the to-do list, there is one important task that should not be overlooked: winterizing your irrigation system.
As winter approaches in Western North Carolina, it is important to consider the health of your landscape during the dormant months. By taking the time to mulch after the leaves have fallen, you can ensure your lawn and plants will be in top condition for the cold months ahead.
Spring is on the way! That means it's time to start considering a new patio, and spots are filling up for Spring and Summer landscape design!
Your patio is more than just an outdoor space – it's an extension of your home and an opportunity to create an oasis for relaxation, entertainment, and enjoyment. However, designing the perfect patio can be a daunting task, with many factors to consider such as size, shape, layout, materials, and style. To help you create the patio of your dreams, here are some tips for choosing a great patio design, no matter your preferences!
Is your lawn struggling to grow? What about other shrubs, flowers, and garden plants? If you keep finding yourself in this predicament, your lawn's pH may be off. Keep reading below to learn more!
Retaining walls have been around for centuries, especially those made of stone and boulders. Stone retaining walls are known for their ability to last for quite some time and are very durable.
Of course, not all retaining walls are made from natural stone and boulders, others exist too, such as interlocking man-made blocks; and some are even made from wood or other materials!
Keep reading below to learn more about the variety of materials used for retaining walls!
Crabgrass is quite common in many places in the United States, and Western North Carolina is no exception. Some years are worse than others for this invasive weed, which isn’t grass at all. It can be identified by its sprawling, broad, tendrils wreaking havoc on your lawn. As weeds generally are, this grass has a long seed dormancy (3 years!), paired with its annual lifespan, both of which contribute to its massive release of seeds and its difficulty of extermination at the end of the growing season.
For most people, it tends to err more on the side of being unattractive to look at, however, if left unchecked it can take over your entire outdoor living space. This is why most people want to get rid of it and instead introduce more attractive grasses to their lawns.
Keep reading below for crabgrass prevention tips and learn why your lawn may be at risk!
Gardening and landscaping take time and lots of planning. Year after year, as plants are grown and soil erodes, soil used for planting is leeched of important nutrients and minerals that keep your lawn and garden growing beautifully.
In order to keep your lawn and garden in tip-top shape for the growing season, it’s a good idea to amend the soil as early as possible before the panting season begins so that plants, trees, and shrubs can thrive when spring arrives. Keep reading below for tips on how to amend your soil and set your lawn up for success!
Sometimes simple is better, and rocks or boulders are a solid choice to add visual interest to your lawn in a way that is carefree and low maintenance.
Whether you choose to create a rock garden or perhaps add a water feature built from rocks and stones, TPS has you covered. Keep reading below for tips for rock decorating benefits!
Are you looking for the perfect grass for you that stays green and lush even in the colder months? In Western North Carolina, cool-season grasses thrive, especially at higher elevations in the state.
Between the weather, pests, weeds and other obstacles, it can be challenging to keep your lawn looking as fresh as you would like. To keep your lawn looking fresh and healthy as possible, fertilization is the key component in achieving that goal. Fertilizers have been used on lawns for centuries and is very important, so keep reading to find great reasons you should use fertilizer on your lawn!
February is the time to start thinking about your spring and summer garden plans. Many plants have a better chance of becoming strong and healthy when they are started indoors, making transplanting them outside quite a bit easier, later in the spring.
Not all fruit and veggie seeds are created equal however, and some don’t do well when started inside.
Generally, many of your root vegetables are better off being directly sown into your garden once the soil is workable, as root development is crucial with those types of plants. Beets, carrots, potatoes, onions and the like should not be started inside for fear of disrupting their roots; but tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, lettuces, greens, cauliflower, etc. are great candidates for starting indoors.
There are many reasons you may want to start plants indoors and ready them for transplanting later in the season. Keep reading to learn more!
It’s February! That means we’re getting closer and closer to spring, which will be here in about a month. It may be too early to start sowing your seeds (unless you start them inside), but that doesn’t mean you can’t start on perfecting your lawn and beautifying it for the upcoming season.
If you were excited by the prospect of not having to deal with your lawn for a few months back in the depths of winter, part of you may be dreading to start yard work up again for Spring, but we’ve got some great tips to make it just a bit easier for you!
North Carolina has an abundance of native bird life. An interesting fact is that a majority of native birds to North Carolina are actually year-round residents and are easier to spot during the winter months when they come to your feeder. This is much appreciated as natural food supplies become harder to find. Here is a list of birds that visit feeders during the winter in NC and how to attract them to your birdfeeder!
Winter has finally hit Western North Carolina with all the snow we received this past week. After a brief stint of spring weather several weeks ago and some trees and plants going to bud, no one knew for sure when winter weather would arrive and then it did so in full force. Many of the surrounding areas got up to a foot of snow, and some even more in the higher elevations.
Now that we can confidently say that it’s winter, we wanted to talk about mulch and how mulching can prepare your garden beds for a healthy and bountiful planting season.
Keep reading below to learn more about the benefits of mulching!
For many, quarantine was a time to get creative and find new hobbies. Some of those hobbies could include sprucing up your space with plants. As the warm days come to an end, your plants may start to shed leaves or turn brown, but no need to panic, this is totally normal and there are steps you can take to keep your greenery healthy in the winter. Find areas in your home that typically get more sunlight, but avoid putting plants too close to drafty windows or radiators.
Different plant species can vary in their winter care needs, so always do a little research to learn those particular needs for your plants first. Supplies that will help you get started with your plant journey are plant misters, room humidifier, watering can and supplemental grow lights (if needed.) In general, try to mimic the plant’s natural outdoor winter habitat to the degree that you can!
Below is a list of ways to properly care for your houseplants this winter: