For many people, spring means a trip to the greenhouse to pick out a hanging basket or planter full of colorful blooms to enjoy all summer. Before you know it, the planters aren’t as colorful as the day you bought it. Below are some of our best tips to refresh your planter and keep them […] The post Caring for your Annual Planters first appeared on Oakridge Nursery & Landscaping ..read more

After a warm summer season, any houseplant you may have had outside needs to be acclimated to your home’s temperature, lighting, and humidity. While you won’t kill your plant by just tossing it inside, acclimating it can help prevent shock and give you time to locate and treat any pests that may be tagging along.  […] The post Acclimating Houseplants Indoors first appeared on Oakridge Nursery & Landscaping ..read more

One of the keys to success with houseplants is having your houseplants in the proper light. Too much light and your plant leaves may sunburn while too little light and your houseplants may not bloom or grow. Finding the perfect light level for each plant will help your houseplant collection thrive.  Direct vs. Indirect Sunlight […] The post Houseplant Lighting Guide first appeared on Oakridge Nursery & Landscaping ..read more

Have you noticed any spots like this on your trees or shrubs? With the abundance of snow and lack of food sources available to deer and rabbits, our plants tend to fall victim to this damage known as girdling. Girdling occurs when animals chew the outer layer of bark off a branch, harming the cambium […] The post Girdling first appeared on Oakridge Nursery & Landscaping ..read more

Buying your tree a month before Christmas doesn’t mean it’ll be dried out and shedding before it’s time to open presents. Follow these Christmas trees do’s and don’ts to keep your tree green and fresh all the way to the new year! Do: Make a fresh cut to remove a ¼” to 1” thick disk […] The post Taking Care of Your Christmas Tree first appeared on Oakridge Nursery & Landscaping ..read more

As the summer heats up, get out to Oakridge and cool down with our newest, most refreshing, products! During these hot months, our master gardeners have water (and lots of it) on the brain. They keep our greenery lush all season long and the nursery overflowing with cool water features. Ever wonder how they keep our […] The post Top Five Watering Tips first appeared on Oakridge Nursery & Landscaping ..read more

Although it isn’t officially fall until late September, once school starts we know we all start to transition seasons. The leaves start changing and the temperatures get a little lower, giving us more energy to get things done we’ve been putting off during the 90+ degree days.  SO WHAT ABOUT INSTALLING NEW PLANTS? Believe it […] The post Yes, you can still plant in fall. first appeared on Oakridge Nursery & Landscaping ..read more

The dog days of summer, when temperatures reach their peak, are here. Help save your drooping flowers from the heat of summer by being proactive, and get the best yield possible from your plants by refreshing the fertilizer in your pots, garden and lawn. At Oakridge Nursery, we carry only the finest fertilizer from Fertilome. […] The post Fertilize When Temps Rise for Higher Yields first appeared on Oakridge Nursery & Landscaping ..read more

ABOUT WATERING Three things are required for every plant: air, earth and most of all, water.  Water is vital in transporting soil nutrients.  The presence of water in the soil governs how deep a plant sends roots into the earth, and this in turn is directly related to its ability to withstand drought. Proper watering […] The post Plant, Shrub & Tree Watering Guidelines first appeared on Oakridge Nursery & Landscaping ..read more

Whether you grow them in attractive tubs on your patio or in a full-scale vegetable garden, you know there’s nothing better than the flavor of a home-grown tomato. BLT’s, tomato jelly, salsa, hamburgers topped with a big tomato slice…that’s the true acknowledgement that summer is here. But each year, home gardeners, waiting eagerly for their […] The post Prevent Tomato Rot first appeared on Oakridge Nursery & Landscaping ..read more