Monthly Archives: April 2013

Organic Gardening

It seems like spring has taken forever to get here this year, but we have definitely had some beautiful weather recently! As customers are preparing their yard and garden work for this season, we are receiving more and more questions … Continue reading

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Plant Now for Summer Color!!

Spring is bustin’ out all over!!!  Finally!!  The beautiful spring blooming trees and shrubs are exciting and inspiring to gardeners and everyone tired of gloomy winter weather.  Spring is a great time to spruce up the landscaping with blooming shrubs … Continue reading

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This Spring Season with Impatiens

The king of the shade flowering annuals, impatiens, has been threatened lately by a disease that could cause problems in the home landscape.  It is a fungus-like disease called downy mildew.  It is aided in its spread by mild winters … Continue reading

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Stop Standing in the Yard with a Hose: Consider Irrigation

One of the most important ways to ensure a healthy landscape is to provide adequate water to your plants and lawn.  Newly planted trees and shrubs are especially vulnerable to drought in their first year, so regular watering is essential. … Continue reading

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Spring is here…Really !

The calendar reads Spring..but many of us do not believe it ! The warm weather and sunshine are just around the corner. We at Oakland Nursery have been working hard to make sure we are ready to take care of … Continue reading

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