Azalea bushes (rhodedendron) are one of the most gracious welcomes you can give your friendly springtime pollinators. We teach you how.
Azalea Bushes: A guide to growing and caring for beautiful flowering shrubs Read More »
Zinnia is a beautiful annual flower that has colorful pop-pom tufted blossoms, Learn how to grow and maintain Zinnia elegans in the garden.
Zinnia: How to grow and maintain an elegant flower Read More »
Chrysanthemums, more commonly called garden mums, are the world’s second most popular flower! Read how to grow them.
Mums: A fail-proof guide to growing chrysanthemums Read More »
Apple trees are an excellent feature for any backyard garden or someone who wants to increase self-sufficiency. Here’s how to grow them.
Apple Trees: How to plant, grow, and maintain Read More »
Here’s why September is the perfect time to plant your favorite flower bulbs – and ten bulbs perfect to try for maximum color impact.
10 Spring flower bulbs to plant in September Read More »
People often ask our operations team: “Why do you cut the grass in alternating directions every service?” Here are 5 science-backed reasons.
Why does the Tayloe’s Lawn Care technician cut the grass in opposite directions? Read More »
You might see the posts about tearing out grass and replacing it with native species, but please consider the cons along with the pros.
Read this before you replace your grassy lawn with native species Read More »
Learn the differences between the principles of “hardscape” and “softscape” when you want to improve your landscaping.
Softscape vs. Hardscape: The key differences Read More »
If you are looking for an evergreen plant to add year-round color and texture to your landscape, please meet the lovely Christmas Fern.
Christmas Fern: An evergreen beauty for shady areas Read More »
Squirrels: You may have a love hate relationship with these acrobats. Learn nine tips to help discourage them from raiding your bird feeders.
How to keep squirrels away from bird beeders (humanely) Read More »
When is the best season to plant trees in Northeastern North Carolina? Here are the best times and which trees you should plant during each.
When’s the best time to plant trees in northeastern North Carolina? Read More »
Learn how the dragonfly is more than an entertaining insect to watch – it’s a voracious insect eater – and how to attract them to your yard.
The Dragonfly: Nature’s bug controller for your backyard Read More »
The daylily is a landscape favorite, because it’s a reblooming perennial. But if you didn’t know, deadheading daylilies is a necessary chore.
Deadheading Daylilies: Why you should and how to do it Read More »
Fall is the best time of the year to tackle these 10 essential exterior maintenance tasks – keep your home looking its very best.
Exterior Maintenance: Tackle these 10 jobs in the fall Read More »
Read all about Lamb’s Ear, Stachys byzantina and learn the best USDA zones and how easy it is to plant and care for. It’s a game changer!
Lamb’s Ear: A versatile addition to your landscape plan Read More »
