by Perla Irish | Jul 17, 2023 | Gardening, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care
Hybridizing – the creation of new plants – is something every serious gardener thinks of at least once. For many plants, the creation of a new hybrid is a lengthy and difficult process. Either the plants do not readily set seed, the process to get the seed...
by Perla Irish | Jul 13, 2023 | Gardening, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care
It would surprise most people that the best preparation you can give your trees for their long months of winter exposure is to plan their care right from spring through fall. In order to do this properly, one needs to know how the trees grew during the current year....
by Perla Irish | Jul 5, 2023 | Gardening, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care
As a dog guardian you are aware of the common ‘problem’ that results when your dog’s urine burns the lawn. It’s frustrating to deal with and difficult to prevent, but it’s not the end of the world – and there are sensible things you can do without causing harm...
by Perla Irish | Jul 3, 2023 | Landscaping, Lawn & Garden
I want to tell you a true story. A friend of mine living in Zone 4 tried to grow a red maple, but it didn’t survive its first winter. Another friend living in colder zone 3 also planted a red maple that same year, and 6 bitter winters later, it is still doing...
by Perla Irish | Jun 27, 2023 | Lawn & Garden
For lily growers across much of North America, the worst threat they will face is that of the red lily leaf beetle, Lilioceris Lilli. This beetle, native to Europe, has been present in Canada and the eastern United States since 1945, but until recently was confined to...
by Perla Irish | Jun 22, 2023 | Gardening, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care
There is always excitement and anticipation associated with the introduction of a new hardy plant to the market, and any new addition to the short list of hardy plants is always appreciated. Jeffries Nurseries is known for searching out and/or developing plants that...
