If Seed must be Sown… Lawns should be seeded in the fall. If seeding is necessary in spring, sow between March 15 – April 15. Trying to Prevent Weeds and Sow Grass at the same time If using a crabgrass preventer, grass seed must be sown around March 15th, watering sufficiently to encourage germination and […]

A healthy green lawn is what we strive for, and the care starts in Spring.  With a few basic steps, lawn care doesn’t have to be hard.  Let the products work for you.  But, timing is a must.  That is why we publish this schedule for you. Early spring:  March 15 – April 15 Weed Prevention […]

Get your yard and garden ready for spring with these 6 easy steps. These tasks are easy if done before mid-March while plants and weeds are dormant. Cut back Roses, Grasses, and Summer-Flowering Shrubs before new growth begins. Knockout and other shrub roses are usually cut back to 12″ tall. Hybrid Tea and David Austin […]

Whether planting in the ground or combining in a planter, annuals offer so many options in color, form, size, and texture.  So much so that it is overwhelming.  Here are 10 annuals used in combinations that are proven to work, based on our own experience at Longfellow’s and in Alice’s personal garden: Lantana ‘Landmark Sunrise […]

Growing the plants you buy; from planning to planting.  My job as Production Manager.     -by Erin Markway Did you know that all of the vegetables and almost all of the annuals we sell are grown right here at Longfellows?  We also grow quite a few of our perennials as well.  Talk about locally grown!  Even […]