Southern Botanical Can Help Prepare Your Landscape for Spring Posted February 19th, 2022 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts. Do you think that spring can’t come fast enough? We think so too! This is the time of the year when most of us feel that we are over the chill of winter and we’re feeling excited about the arrival of warm temperatures, perfect for going outdoors. It won’t be long before we all start seeing new buds on the shrubs and trees on our lawn, and the vibrant colors of assorted blooms popping up! This is the... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential
Should You Water Your Trees in Winter? Posted February 16th, 2022 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts, Tree Care & Trimming. These days, driving across North Texas has been interesting for arborists. A lot of trees appear vibrant and green, however, among the growing green are a seemingly arbitrary population of unhealthy trees. This only shows that the extreme weather conditions in recent years have left some trees struggling. Dormant trees in DFW may appear lifeless and still at this time of the year, but it is very much active... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential
SoBo’s Unique Role at Oakwood Cemetery Posted February 3rd, 2022 by lindy.admin & filed under News. Photo via Rod Aydelotte, Tribune-Herald Southern Botanical was recently featured in the Waco Tribune-Herald. See the full article here: https://bit.ly/3gARyVT Memories - they are alive in every memorial garden and cemetery. And Oakwood Cemetery is a special place that has memories to share, stories to tell, and a history to preserve. Southern Botanical understands that special places require special care,... Learn More
SoBo’s Efforts to Revitalize SMU Campus Recogonized Posted February 1st, 2022 by lindy.admin & filed under News. Southern Methodist University is now known as being voted one of the "Most Beautiful Campuses in America", but it hasn't always been the lush landscape you see today...
Why You Should Apply Winter Mulch Posted January 25th, 2022 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts. Are you ready to get busy on your lawn now that 2022 has begun? With the initial signs of fresh growth giving us a hint of inspiration despite the cold and the short days, we have the perfect way to give your garden a boost! January is an ideal time for applying winter mulch. Generally, applying mulch to borders and beds will give a wide array of benefits including improving soil quality, protecting your... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential
Pruning Oak Trees Posted January 21st, 2022 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts, Tree Care & Trimming. Oak trees are one of the mightiest and strongest, however, there is one troublesome issue that can really get under their skin – rather, their bark. It’s known as oak wilt, a disease that occurs when they are pruned during the wrong time of the year. In order to protect oak trees from this fatal fungal disease, there is a specific pruning window that must be followed. When you prune oak trees at the... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential