4 No Effort plants for a Fool Proof Landscape

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We all love things that are easy and fool proof. You would never guess that they are plants that are easy and fool proof! Win win! Wether you are hands on or just want something to help make your yards look beautiful during the spring and summer time, This is for you!

Texas Ranger

Spring is all about the colors! And this plant has a vibrant purple color that will stand out! While this plant may look like it takes a lot of effort but it's one of the easier ones! The Texas Ranger is built tough, it can survive on little water. So all you have to do is plant in full sunlight and water during warm summers or in a time of a drought! Easy peasy!

Gold Thread Cypress

More of a shrub person? Good news because this is a low maintenance shrub. So it looks perfect for both foundation and accent planting. Sweet! The gold thread cypress also is a compact habit and is slow growing, which means it requires very little pruning! Who doesn't love that? This beautiful golden, evergreen color will shine bright all year long!

Blue Mist Spirea (Blue Beard)

Maiden Grass (Chinese Silver Grass)

Blue is the color for this shrub and will bring light to your gardens or yards! You might have also heard this shrub called by another name, the blue beard. This shrub is heat, drought and deer resistant. Triple win there! The blue mist spirea does its best in full sun or partial shade. It's low maintenance in the summer, but will need a little more pruning to keep the blue mist spirea growing strong. 

While it has the word grass in it's name, it will stand out above your regular grass! One of the best qualities of the maiden grass is that it is resistant to drought, disease, deer, rabbit and any other pests that might show up In your yards. The one downside is that it can be invasive in some states, but most ornamental varieties shouldn't pose a problem. Maiden grass is cultivated to be sterile when its sold.

As with any plant, flower or shrub, do your research before deciding what to plant and taking care of it once it is inserted into your gardens! Whether you love shrubs or flowers, there is a plant for everyone! Depending on your style, there is more high maintenance and ones that are very low maintenance! We also carry some awesome supplies to help keep your gardens looking beautiful and strong all year long! 

Wool Pellets

$9.99

Wool Pellets are 100% Raw Wool from sheep, that adds nutrition to your plants.  Wool Pellets are a 9-0-2 grade fertilizer.  Wool Pellets will help hold water helping to reduce watering by 25% while still keeping the porosity in your soils.  An 8 oz bag will cover about 15 square feet and is enough for at least 6 gallons of soil if used as directed.  

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Soft Soil

$38.00

A perfect blend of our screened topsoil and our premium compost. This is a great product for raised bed gardens!

​Price is per cubic yard (about a pickup load), and will cover about 162 sqft 2 inches deep.

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Terra Zest

$35.00

Terra Zest for your garden, flower beds, or anywhere you want to improve your soil and retain moisture. Try planting your tomatoes straight into Terra Zest, you will love the results!

Price is per cubic yard(a yard is about a pickup load), and will cover about 162 sqft 2 inches deep. 

Read more about Terra Zest and how to use it in your garden and flowerbeds:Terra Zest Premium Organic and All Natural Compost - Wild Valley Farms Product Highlight

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