We have been waiting all winter to get out in our yards and take advantage of the warmer weather. While your list may be long of things you need to do …
Pruning
May Garden Task List
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 …
Anticipating Spring…
If you are like us here at DesignScapes of NC, you are on the edge of your seat awaiting the arrival of Spring and the beautiful blooms that emerge …
Winter Frost
If the recent snow and frigid temps have your landscape looking a bit sad, we have some tips for dealing with cold injured plants. The heavy snow and …
Feel Like You Are Fighting A Jungle?
Are you using the right tools? If you are constantly whacking your plants away, then put up the pruning tools and get a shovel. A well designed …
Pruning Hydrangeas – Advice by DesignScapes of NC
Hydrangeas are a very popular plant and we work with a number of different varieties in our projects. However, sometimes it may be confusing to know …
If You Think You Must, Don’t Make it a Bust
We’ve been blessed with beautiful weather two weekends in a row. In fact, we’re seeing daffodils popping up all over town! If you didn’t make it out …
No More Crepe Murder!
Many of us in North Carolina are cleaning up the yard after the big storm that blew through this week. With temperatures slowly rising, it’s also a …
Meatballs or Marvelous?
Meatballs or Marvelous? With warmer temperatures expected this weekend, many of us will be outside enjoying the sun and sprucing up the …
Fall Landscaping Tips
How about that cooler weather this morning? We saw it get down in the low 50's overnight here in the Triangle area! It's truly our first taste of fall …