Evergreen shrubs are an excellent way to bring color to your landscape design all year long. Check out our ten favorite picks to try.
Evergreen Shrubs: 10 gorgeous options for year-round foliage Read More »
You might notice your lawn turning brown and wonder – do you have dead or dormant grass? Here is how you can tell the difference.
Is your grass dormant or dead? Read More »
Pine straw mulch is a local favorite of our clients here in Eastern North Carolina – read 10 reasons why they love this mulching material.
10 Best reasons to use pine straw mulch in Eastern North Carolina Read More »
A butterfly garden brings helpful butterflies and pollinator insects to support a healthy ecosystem. Try these 15 perfectly pretty plants.
Butterfly Garden: 15 Perfectly pretty plants to try Read More »
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 »
