Horticulture | DesignScapes of NC, Ltd.

May Garden Task List

Susan Downing — Thu, 16 May 2019 16:30:49 +0000

When we think of May we think of the end of pine pollen season and the unofficial start of summer, which means prime gardening season has begun. We put together a fun task list for you guys to use to have a successful season! Prune spring blooming shrubs The start of a new season means […]

The post May Garden Task List first appeared on DesignScapes of NC, Ltd..

“The Chosen One” – Cornus florida

Susan Downing — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:26:19 +0000

As designee of the Old North State, Cornus florida or the flowering dogwood, as it is commonly known, serves as the official state flower. It is actually the blossom of the dogwood tree that was chosen as the official representative and it is easy to see why. This delightful species dots the North Carolina landscape […]

The post “The Chosen One” – Cornus florida first appeared on DesignScapes of NC, Ltd..

Winter Watering

Susan Downing — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 22:09:28 +0000

Plants need water in winter. That’s right. Although the temperatures are not the sun-scorching, sultry temperatures like we have here in Raleigh during the summer, plants can still dry out in winter. Just like humans suffer from drier skin in the winter plants are at risk too. The roots of the plants have a possibility […]

The post Winter Watering first appeared on DesignScapes of NC, Ltd..

Home Grown Holiday Greenery

Susan Downing — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 21:32:21 +0000

If you are looking for ideas for decorating your home for the holidays, you may not have to look farther than your own yard. You may be growing plants that work well for holiday greenery. Plants that grow in the Raleigh area that you may have in your own landscape include: Nandinas, Hollies, Sweetbox, Mahonia, Magnolia, […]

The post Home Grown Holiday Greenery first appeared on DesignScapes of NC, Ltd..

Terrific Tomatoes!

Susan Downing — Wed, 31 May 2017 19:06:46 +0000

Tomatoes are a great choice to add to vegetable gardens because they can be grown in small areas, containers and raised beds. There are so many types to choose from such as cherry tomatoes, plum tomatoes, slicing tomatoes and grape tomatoes. They come in red, green, yellow, orange and purple and are a good source of Vitamin […]

The post Terrific Tomatoes! first appeared on DesignScapes of NC, Ltd..

Happy Fall Y’all!

Susan Downing — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 21:06:27 +0000

What causes the brilliant colors of fall? With the colorful fall days ahead in Raleigh, it’s interesting to know why the leaves change color. Not everything is known about what affects fall leaf color, but here are some of the basics. Weather, temperature and the longer nights in autumn all affect leaf color to some […]

The post Happy Fall Y’all! first appeared on DesignScapes of NC, Ltd..

Ditch the Grass!

Susan Downing — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 20:38:18 +0000

As your landscaping changes and evolves over time, areas can become too shady to support your lawn. Instead of fighting against Mother Nature, give up on the grass and consider other options. Give up on the grass? What will my yard look like if it doesn’t have grass in it? Is that even possible? These […]

The post Ditch the Grass! first appeared on DesignScapes of NC, Ltd..

Can I Get an Encore?

Susan Downing — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 19:49:10 +0000

Throughout this season, we’ve given you a lot of information on Fall color and how to achieve the best Fall color in your landscape. However, we’d like to tell you of a plant that is beautiful year-round, showing its true beautify in the Spring and Summer, before giving one final burst of color in the Fall. […]

The post Can I Get an Encore? first appeared on DesignScapes of NC, Ltd..

Install in the Fall

Susan Downing — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 21:44:47 +0000

The beautiful fall colors are starting to disappear already, thanks to all of this rain. It’s nice to see the sun peek out of the clouds again here in Raleigh. As the leaves continue to fall, it’s going to get colder as we make our way into the […]

The post Install in the Fall first appeared on DesignScapes of NC, Ltd..

Fall: Behind the Scenes

Susan Downing — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 19:21:55 +0000

Ah, Fall. It’s the time of everything pumpkin related. It’s the time when you start getting clothes out of storage for those cooler days and nights. It’s the time you start looking for your favorite blankets and scented candles. But most importantly, it’s the time when the leaves start changing colors. The change of the […]

The post Fall: Behind the Scenes first appeared on DesignScapes of NC, Ltd..