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The History of Lucky Bamboo
Lucky Bamboo has been a symbol of the Chinese practice of Feng Shui for centuries. It is said that the Bamboo is luckiest when you receive it as a gift, this does not mean that you cannot buy one, consider the Bamboo as gift from yourself. The Bamboo plant symbolizes luck and success because of its ability to grow quickly and has strength and resilience. Feng Shui literally means "wind" and "water". Like wind and water, its principles involve movement, flow, circulation, and the harmonious rhythm of natural energies.
Common Plant Nutrient Deficiencies
iron chlorosisCommon nutrient deficiencies have similar symptoms in most plants, by knowing what to look for you can make adjustments that will get your plant healthy in no time. One of the number one reasons plants in our landscape, garden or home die is over watering.
The Benefit of Trees
A tree is a beautiful asset to any landscape but they have more to offer than just shade. Healthy trees absorb carbon dioxide and other pollutants released with the burning of fossil fuels and other human activities. A well-placed tree in your yard can reduce your utility bills by conserving energy, increase your property’s value and offer positive psychological and social benefits to you and your community.
Caring for Perennials: Deadheading
The practice of pruning enables the gardener to regulate plant shape and size, and to control flowering and fruiting. Benefits of pruning include: extended bloom time, plant regeneration, and the stimulation of new growth. Deadheading is one form of pruning for perennials.
What About Mulch?
Mulching is the practice of covering the soil surface with a variety of materials for protection and improvement of the soil. Mulching is a pattern we see in nature with fallen leaves, needles, twigs, bark, fallen fruit, and other organic materials. Many benefits are achieved by correctly replicating this pattern in the landscape.
What is "Drought" and "Drought Stress?"
In nature, water is usually the most limiting factor for plant growth. This is also the case in home or commercial landscapes. If plants do not receive adequate rainfall or irrigation, the resulting drought stress can reduce growth more than all other environmental stresses combined.
Planting Tips
Planting TipsOften we spend absurd amount of money on plants and then don't take time or have the knowledge to correctly plant them. The first step of planting is the most critical for long term success and survivability. Below are a few tips on our versions of the correct planting techniques.
