Some Ideas for a Relaxing Backyard

April 5,2013

If you are like many Americans, you probably would enjoy a much needed relaxing evening in your backyard.  With our busy lives, we often forget to...
Enjoy This Beautiful Day!

April 4,2013

We hope you are enjoying this sunny day in Michigan! We are all busy with activity here at Twin Oaks starting off the spring season, and anxious...
Snow Mold

April 3,2013

I have a white web looking substance on my lawn right now......what is it? Snow mold is a fungal disease that appears in the early spring as...
What is Core Aeration?

April 2,2013

Core aeration is one of the most important processes used in keeping turf healthy.  An aerator is used to reduce compacted soils and greatly...
Plant of the Week – Dogwood ‘Cherokee Brave’

April 1,2013

Dogwood ‘Cherokee Brave’ One of the showiest flowers on any tree, the dogwood blooms in spring and will be a welcome sight after a long cold...
Saving Your Easter Lily

March 28,2013

Here is a tip for what to do with your Easter lily when it is done blooming.  Do not throw it away.  You can save the bulb and plant it...
Plant of the Week – Concolor Fir

March 25,2013

Concolor Fir Oranges! What do Oranges have to do with an evergreen tree that grows here in Michigan?  Well, if you run your hand along the...
When it Rains… it Pours

March 24,2013

When it rains in Michigan, it pours.  That seems to be an understatement for the latest spring we are experiencing. We have experienced a couple...
Plant of the Week – River Birch

March 19,2013

River Birch The river birch is a beautiful tree that is grown for its exfoliating bark.  They are available as a single trunk specimen or as...
Local is Important

March 16,2013

At Twin Oaks, we are proud to support our local community!  We choose to use local vendors, and Michigan made products when available.  We know...