Christmas Haus

Opening Nov. 22 Locally Grown Christmas Trees Live Christmas Trees Holiday Decor (Indoor/Outdoor) Contact Us 950 S. Waukechon Street Shawano, WI 54166 (715) 524 – 2550 Have a Question? EMAIL US Store Hours Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm Saturday: 8 am – 3 pm Sunday: Closed Note: Just like the seasons our …

Protect Trees and Shrubs in Winter

Protecting Trees and Shrubs in the Winter   Winter sun, wind, and cold temperatures can bleach and desiccate evergreen foliage, damage bark, and injure or kill branches, flower buds, and roots. Plants that are hardy in Zone 4 and 5 may be injured if winter conditions are abnormally severe or if plants have been stressed …

Fall Cleanup

Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean that you have to put away your gardening tools! There are lots of things to be done in the fall to prepare your landscape for next season!  1. Keep Up on Maintenance Keep mowing your lawn until the first frost, and check the yard over …

Deer Proofing your Landscape

Deer Proofing Your Landscape! Deer damage home landscapes by feeding on garden and landscape plants, rubbing their antlers against trees, or scraping the soil around trees.   There are several options to reduce the damage: grow plants which deer find unattractive, fence the deer out, or use repellents. It should be stressed that hungry deer …

Hydrangea Care

Hydrangea Care Contact Us 950 S. Waukechon Street Shawano, WI 54166 (715) 524 – 2550 Have a Question? EMAIL US Store Hours Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm Saturday: 8 am – 3 pm Sunday: Closed Note: Just like the seasons our hours change, feel free to give us a call prior to …

Japanese Beetle

Japanese Beetles, Popillia japonica Japanese beetles are a major pest of gardeners every year. They appear in late June to early July, and can be seen until September. They feed on foliage or flowers, and are a major pest. Often skeletonizing ornamental trees and shrubs, and garden plants. The beetles are around a ½ inch …

Rose Chamfers

Rose Chafer, Macrodactylus subspinosus Rose Chafers are out in full swing right now, munching on, and often times, skeletonizing many landscape and garden plants. Adult beetles are most attracted to flower blossoms, particularly rose and peony. Damage often occurs in June, and tends to be most severe in areas with sandy soil, which is preferred …

Phenology

Phenology Take a look at the study of Phenology! Enjoy! Contact Us 950 S. Waukechon Street Shawano, WI 54166 (715) 524 – 2550 Have a Question? EMAIL US Store Hours Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm Saturday: 8 am – 3 pm Sunday: Closed Note: Just like the seasons our hours change, feel …

Our 2019 Seminar Dates

Our 2019 Seminar Dates. Don’t miss out! Contact Us 950 S. Waukechon Street Shawano, WI 54166 (715) 524 – 2550 Have a Question? EMAIL US Store Hours Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm Saturday: 8 am – 3 pm Sunday: Closed Note: Just like the seasons our hours change, feel free to give …

Garden Planning

Spring Cleanup!   One of the best ways to get in the "spring spirit" is to get the yard looking great. After a long winter, the lawn andgardens may be looking a big ragged and weary. Use this checklist to help your landscaping look beautiful again! 1. Apply pre-emergent weed prevention, such as Preen, to …