Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant Trees and Shrubs
When most people think of planting trees and shrubs, spring is the season that comes to mind. But for many varieties, fall—especially September—is actually the ideal time to establish new additions in your landscape. Cooler air, warm soil, and more predictable rainfall create the perfect environment for healthy root growth and long-term success. Here’s why […]
August Planting Guide: Best Flowers and Shrubs to Add Now
As the summer sun blazes on, many gardeners assume it’s too late to add new life to their landscapes. In reality, August is an excellent time to plant certain flowers and shrubs that thrive in the heat and set your garden up for a colorful finale this season—and a strong start for next year. With […]
Fall Planting Guide for California: Sowing the Seeds of Spring
As summer’s heat begins to fade and the days grow shorter, September marks the perfect time to start planting for a vibrant spring garden in California. The mild temperatures and occasional rain showers create ideal conditions for seeds and young plants to establish strong roots before winter dormancy. At DK Landscaping, we’re passionate about helping […]
The One-Third Rule of Pruning Shrubbery
Pruning your shrubs can give your entire landscape an amazing aesthetic appeal. Ideally, there are typically two types of landscapers when it comes to pruning shrubbery; those who prune timidly from fear of damaging their bushes and those who prune aggressively to come up with perfectly shaped shrubs. However, to achieve the best outcome when […]
How to Grow Boxwood Shrubs
Boxwood is an evergreen plant that grows in small, dense hedges. It doesn’t flower noticeably, but its rich green color makes it good for foliage cover. They work well for borders or near entryways. However, it’s a slow-growing plant, so don’t expect it to be impressive overnight. A Few Boxwood Facts As with all plants, […]
How to Transplant Shrubs in Summer
The best times of year to transplant trees and shrubs are spring and fall; however, certain situations may make it necessary to move your plants outside of those seasons. For example, you may want to take your shrubs with you if you are moving or you may have to move the plant because of the […]
Planning and Maintaining a Shrubbery
Rock gardens and shrubberies might be the two best ways to add dimension to your landscaping efforts without breaking the bank or giving yourself more work down the road. Just like a rock garden, shrubberies are coming back in style! Shrubberies are actually easy to maintain and take care of as well. Shrubs are technically […]
Protecting Your Landscape From Frost Bite
The temperatures in Northern California are beginning to drop which means winter will be before us, before we know it. Night time temperatures that get down to freezing and below will damage some trees and plants if you don’t take precautions against frost. These low temperatures can begin late November and continue through February and […]
Mulch About Fall
Did you know that mulching in the fall is just as important as it is in the spring and summer months? We mulch in the spring and summer months to suppress weeds, retain moisture and feed and warm the soil. However, when the temperatures begin to drop and the ground freezes, root systems can be […]
The Flare of Fall
Fall is officially here. For some, it means crisp clean air that gives us a break from the summer heat. For others, the first thing that comes to mind is bare trees and dull and colorless landscape. DK Landscaping shows you that fall doesn’t need to mark the end of beautiful landscaping and that it’s actually […]