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No...We haven't changed our name to Go-GreenGardening. We are still Progressive Lawnscaping, and we still offer the same top notch landscape service we have since 1990. Go-GreenGardening is our new online garden store featuring a variety of eco-friendly garden and landscape products. Many are items that our customers have requested over the 19 years we have been in business. |
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* Brush snow from evergreens as soon as possible after a storm. Heavy snow or ice accumulating on branches can cause serious damage. Use a broom in an upward sweeping motion to clear the branches off. * Avoid heavy traffic on your lawn. The dormant, dry grass is easily broken and the crown of the plant may be severely damaged or killed. * It is a good time to prune most deciduous trees and shrubs. * Sharpen and oil your garden tools. Paint your wheelbarrow to prevent it from rusting. * Review your vegetable garden plans. Create a map of your garden on graph paper. Make sure to leave space between the rows for you to walk down. When purchasing new vegetable varieties from the catalogs, consider trying the improved insect and/or disease resistant varieties. Watch also for drought tolerant types. Order seeds early. The popular varieties go quickly. * Now is a good time to add to your New Year's Resolutions...keeping a garden journal or file. Keep notes on seed and plants you purchase throughout the year. Note which purchases were successes and which were not so good. Keep in your file, newspaper and magazine clippings of plants you wish to try. Include a diagram of where your plants are installed in case one doesn't make it. * Check out the Sale at: Go-GreenGardening.com |
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Extending the Bloom of your Christmas Poinsettia:
Poinsettias are connected to the Mexican folklore of La Flor de Noche Buena - Flowers of the Holy Night. It is a wonderful Christmas story that inspires all that a gift from the heart is the most precious gift of all. And just so you know...Poinsettias have undergone extensive testing and there is no evidence that they are toxic or unsafe to have in the home. Do note that their milky sap can be an irritant to some people who are sensitive to it. To prolong blooms, protect your poinsettia from drafts and keep the soil moderately moist. Water whenever the surface of the soil is dry. Poinsettias need good drainage so if the pot is still wrapped in foil, remove it. Make a hole in the bottom of the pot and allow water to drain from it when watering. Place your plant is a location that gets plenty of sunlight, between 65 and 75 degrees.
Poinsettias are tropical plants. Fertilize once per month. Once April rolls around and your poinsettia is still alive, a whole new regiment of care starts in order to prepare the plant for blooming next Christmas. Drop us an e-mail at progkk@aol.com and we will tell you how to continue your poinsettia care. |
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There are great options for recycling the cut tree you purchased for Christmas. Recycling your Christmas tree is great for the environment and your community.
* 1) Find Your Local Recycling Center. In the Indianapolis area, from December 26th through January 31st, you can drop off your tree from dawn until dusk at the following Indy Parks. Look for the designated areas in each Park. The trees will be reused as compost.
Broad Ripple Park, 1610 Broad Ripple Ave. Ellenberger Park, 5301 E. St. Clair St. Garfield Park, 2345 Pagoda Dr. Krannert Park, 605 S. High School Rd. Northwestway Park, 5253 W. 62nd St. Riverside Park, 2420 N. Riverside Dr. Perry Park, 451 E. Stop 11 Rd. Sahm Park, 6801 E. 91st St. * 2) Make Your Own Mulch. Trim off the branches and place them over perennials to reduce the frost heaving caused by. freezing and thawing temperatures. Use a chipper/shredder to make mulch for paths and to place around acid loving plants such as Boxwood, Rhododendron etc.. * 3) Wildlife Habitat. Trees provide housing and protection for all kinds of birds and other wildlife. Make sure there is no tinsel or flock left on the tree. Just place the tree outside, perhaps in the back part of your yard. You can even leave the tree in its stand, put it outdoors and decorate it with strings of popcorn, cranberries, raisins, nuts and cut up fruit for the birds to enjoy. * 4) Create a Fish Habitat. If you have a pond, you can place your tree on the bottom of the pond to create a place for fish to hide. Call your local DNR or other conservation groups to see if they need any trees for this purpose. Again, make sure all decorations have been removed from the tree and the tree has not been flocked or treated in any other way. * 5) Erosion Control For Shorelines. Christmas trees can be used to help reduce erosion on shorelines of oceans, lakes or rivers. They will need to be securely tied or anchored to the bank. * 6) Decoration Around Your Home. Cut off the branches to make winter wreathes or decorative outdoor winter planters. |
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Call us at: (317)780-6619 or email: progkk@aol.com |
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Plant Sale 11’ Tall ‘Red Sunset’ Maple Upright in habit. Excellent orange to red fall color. Grows to : 45’ x 35’. Price: $50.00 7’ Tall Eastern White Pine This is a ‘Charlie Brown’ tree that needs a home. Fast growing pine with long soft needles. Native to Indiana. Grows to: 50’-80- tall 40’ wide. Price: Free
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FEATURED Heated Terra Cotta Bird Bath Landscape Lights
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Heated Terra Cotta Bird Bath
This plastic Bird Bath is 12" in diameter, thermostatically controlled, and comes complete with a 30" tall metal stand. The heating element and all electrical parts may be removed during non-winter months. This allows the bath to be used all year. When winter returns, simply snap the heating element back in place. The bath will remain ice-free even under below-zero conditions. 50 watts, 120 volts. |
January SaleHeated Terra Cotta Bird Bath Sale Price: $54.99 + shipping Use Coupon code: TCBB at checkout to get the special price of $54.99. Order from our website at: www.Go-GreenGardening.com. Or call our office at: 317-780-6619. Offer expires: 1/31/10 |
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Suet Feeding & Easy Suet Recipes In the winter when insects are hard to find, offering suet can be an invaluable food source to many birds. Suet is a high energy, pure fat substance packed with calories to help birds keep their bodies warm. Suet feeders can attract a wide range of birds such as chickadees, nuthatches and downy woodpeckers. Suet can be purchased at a variety of stores...including grocery stores! Suet cages are inexpensive and can be hung from trees or decorative bird feeding poles….
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