Take Care of your Christmas Tree
Posted on November 23, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you take full advantage of the above normal temperatures this weekend, and get outside to decorate your home for the Christmas season! Round up the family and stop by Oakridge to pick out the perfect Christmas tree. We have a wide selection of fresh cut, quality trees to choose from. Buying your tree a month before Christmas doesn’t mean it’ll be dried out and shedding before it’s time to open presents. Follow these simple Christmas tree care tips to keep your tree green and fresh all the way to the new year!
Fall is a great time to plant
Posted on August 29, 2011
September 23rd marks the first day of autumn for 2011.The fall climate offers cooler temperatures that are less harsh on newly planted perennials and trees than the extreme summer heat. Perennials planted in the fall have time to develop a strong root system before winter temperatures arrive. And because their root system will already be developed, they’ll bloom earlier than perennials that are planted next spring. The month of September is also the best time to install sod and seed new lawns because of the month’s long and cool nights. Read below for more tips that’ll help you get the most out of your lawn and garden this fall!
The humidity is finally gone!
Posted on July 22, 2011
It’s been a brutally warm July! Thermometers all across the state nearly burst as last week’s heat wave rolled through. Now that the heat has passed it’s time to get back outside and start picking weeds and pruning trees to make sure your greens soak up all the energy that the summer sun has to offer. Here is a checklist of the most important things to get done in your yard and garden during the months of July and August. And be sure to read our Pruning Guidelines for a quick recap of the proper way to prune your plants and trees.
Summer is only a week away! Remember these tips for the summer season.
Posted on June 14, 2011
South Dakotans are having a hard time believing that the spring season is almost over! Temperatures are still lingering in the 70′s and rain is in the forecast almost every day this week. Not to worry though, summer is scheduled to arrive next Tuesday, June 21! And along with the warmer weather and growing greens comes a big checklist of things for you to get done around your yard and garden. We’ve included some great resources on this site to help you keep your garden and yard colorful and healthy all summer long. Check out the following articles that cover the most important topics for the summer season, and get back in your garden!
Tree, Shrub and Evergreen Pruning Guidelines
Now is the time to fertilize and start planting!
Posted on May 2, 2011
After what seems like the longest winter and coldest Spring imaginable, the nice weather is finally starting to roll in! And as the temperatures warm up, it’s important to get your garden fertilized and ready for planting. Be sure to work fertilizers into vegetable and flower gardens before planting. Oakridge Nursery carries a variety of fertilizers that will help energize your soil to ensure the proper growth of all your plants and vegetables. Also be sure not to plant annuals and geraniums until frost is no longer a danger.
