Landscaping Ideas for Winter

Winter is fast approaching, but a drop in temperature or the potential for snow on the ground doesn't necessarily mean that landscaping takes a back seat. In fact, there are several different plants and trees you can add to your property that are accentuated by the winter season. By following a few of these tips, you can still keep your yard looking beautiful, even when your summer landscaping treasures are missing.

Add Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grasses are tall and thin, and really stick out during the winter months as their chutes jut up from the ground. You can find ornamental grasses with a few different colors and tints to match whatever look you're trying to achieve.

Install Shrubs
Some shrubs, such as the Beautyberry, the Dogwood, or the Red Edge Hebe, are looking their best during the winter months. Line your property or your home with these shrubs to add some color and excitement to the plain winter landscape.

Winter Hours in Effect, Featured Items of the Month

We are now operating under our winter season hours -- Monday through Saturday, from 9am to 5pm. Oak Ridge will not be open on Sundays.

If you get a chance to stop by, check out our featured items for the month!


Otaki Green Full Moon Japanese Maple. (1 gal/$64.99)


Chirimen Dwarf Hinoki Cypress (3 gal/$39.99)


Chardonnay Pearls Deutzia (3 gal/$24.99)


Appalachian Red Bud (15 gal/$149.99)


Mikawa Yatsubusa Japanese Maple (3 gal/$69.99)


Raywood's Weeping Blue Ice Cypress (25 gal/$379.99)


Chattahoochee Woodland Phlox (4.5"/$5.79)


Fernspray Gold Hinoki Cypress (6 gal/$124.99)


Ryusen Japanese Maple (15 gal/$599.99)

Oak Ridge Shrubbery Now On Fall Hours, Fall Tree Sale Going On

Another summer has come to an end, and fall is in it full effect at Oak Ridge Shrubbery. And with fall hours comes the Fall Tree Sale! Save big on trees from your favorite Greensboro NC garden center!

Buy two trees, and save 25% on the second one, and if you purchase a third tree, get a 35% discount on that one. We’ll be glad to help you find the right tree, and you can choose from the wide variety of trees we have in stock.

Get into the fall spirit and plant some beautiful foliage. We’ll be glad to help you!

What Are Perennials?

If questions were currency and we could retire on one, it would be, “What are perennials?”

Essentially, perennials are flowers that come back each year. So, what’s the difference between that and an annual? After all, wouldn’t it more make sense for a plant that grows back every year to be called an “annual”?

Plants begin life as a seed. As it grows, it creates roots, stems, leaves, flowers and returns to seed. The classifications (annual, perennial and biennial) are named as such to inform how a plant goes through this cycle. Because plants interact with their environment, the climate can have them behave differently than the classification would lead you to believe.

How does each behave?

• Annuals: These go through a complete life cycle in one growing season. They may reseed and grow in the following season, and this can have some mistake an annual for a perennial. Snapdragons and marigolds are annual flowers.
• Biennials: It takes two years for a biennial to go through a life cycle. The first season will result in few leaves, while the rest of the growing takes place in the next season. Those filed under biennial include hollyhocks.
• Perennial: Perennials grow, bloom and seed for many years, and some can last through the winter. Popular perennials include lilies and tulips.

Confused? Winston Salem NC perennials dealer Oak Ridge Shrubbery can help out. Visit us now at www.OakRidgeShrubbery.com. 

Perennials FAQ

Here are some of the more FAQ we get about perennials:

Which perennials bloom all summer?

There are few that will bloom all summer, but some like viola, Blue Buttery scabiosa and coreopsis will bloom for about 12 weeks with regular deadheading. Mixing perennials with different bloom times will give your backyard landscaping unique color all year long.

Should I cut back my perennials in the fall or spring?

It’s best to cut back dead foliage in the fall, as this will prevent organisms from “wintering in” over dead and decaying leaves.

Why don’t mine look as nice as the ones in the catalog photos?

It will take up to three years for newly planted perennials to mature.

What should I do when they stop blooming?

So they don’t interfere with the rest of your landscaping, prune back the stems so the plant gains a cleaner, neater appearance. This also might encourage it to rebloom.

How should I mulch?

Shredded cedar or mini nuggets are great choices. Spread it about 3 inches deep and avoid mulching too close to the plants crowns so your flowers won’t experience crown rot.

Oak Ridge Shrubbery has a wide variety of Winston Salem NC perennials to choose from. Learn more at www.OakRidgeShrubbery.com. 

Backyard Landscaping Ideas on a Budget

Trying to get your backyard landscaping in order, but don’t have a lot of money to spend? Here are five money friendly ideas to get your lawn in order:

Take advantage of freebies

Cities often give away free trees, mulch and compost, while demolition sites are a great for bricks and stones (you should always get permission before removing any items).

Know when to hire a professional

There will be times during your project that you’ll find it just easier to hire a professional landscaper. Get help for the jobs that might take more muscle or design skill than you have available.

Put the project in your phases

Don’t buy everything at once, as you’ll just drain your bank account. Dividing the project into phases will allow you to review your progress and adjust plans, as well as save you costs.

Find other resources

Go beyond the stores, and check out botanical centers, plant societies and other organizations that often hold plant sales. You can usually find a good bargain on perennials and other plants.

Make your own compost

Use yard waste and food scraps to save on the cost of fertilizer. You can easily make compost piles from recycled 2x4s and chicken wire.

Having trouble with your Greensboro NC backyard landscaping? Oak Ridge Shrubbery can assist you, so get in touch with them today by visiting www.OakRidgeShrubbery.com. 

June’s Featured Backyard Landscaping Items from Oak Ridge Shrubbery’s Garden Center

Don’t let the heat outside discourage you from getting out of your home and doing some backyard landscaping. Be sure to visit Oak Ridge Shrubbery in North Carolina this month and take advantage of our featured shrubbery and perennials:

Chirimen Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

This Japanese selection features triangular-shaped tendrils created by dense, blue-green foliage. This conifer needs good drainage, but its look is very different than other plants as its look is akin to a group of bottle brushes. Purchase three gallons for only $39.99!

Mikawa Yatsubusa Japanese Maple

This multi-branched maple is very rare, as it’s a true green leaf Japanese maple. It has compact grower leavers with red tips in margins. The deep red turns to yellow when fall comes around. Get three gallons today for only $69.99!

Chattahoochee Woodland Phlox

This phlox holds its traditionally blue bloom for weeks. The plant grows well in the sun if moisturized or partially shaded in dryer weather. It provides a great ground cover with stunning color, and can a 4.5” one can be yours for only $5.79!

These are only a few of the awesome featured items at www.OakRidgeShrubbery.com. Make sure to check out our Featured Landscaping Items page for more!

Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape, Inc. is proud to serve the entire Triad metro area (Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem) of North Carolina. Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape is your source for landscaping, architecture, waterfalls, ponds, rocks and much more. Visit us today at www.OakRidgeShrubbery.com and get a FREE landscaping quote!

April’s Featured Items from Oak Ridge Shrubbery

Otaki Green Full Moon
Japanese Maple

Now is the time to get your hands on these fantastic items from Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape Inc., your source for landscaping and shrubbery in North Carolina, before the month is over.

Otaki Green Full Moon Japanese Maple

Are you a fall person? This plant will bring back memories of autumns past, with its colors of red, crimson, gold and orange. Only $64.99!

Raywood's Weeping
Blue Ice Cypress

Raywood's Weeping Blue Ice Cypress

A very narrow upright tree that makes for an excellent specimen tree. If you need some holiday cheer, then one whiff of this will make you think of Christmas. 25 gallons available for $379.99!

Appalachian Red Bud

Appalachian Red Bud

This plant found originally along a Maryland roadside bursts in Spring with fuchsia pink flowers. This stunning new selection can be yours for only $149.99 for 15 gallons!

These are only a few of the awesome featured items at www.OakRidgeShrubbery.com. Make sure to check out our Featured Items page for more!

Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape, Inc. is proud to serve the entire Triad metro area (Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem) of North Carolina. Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape is your source for landscaping, architecture, waterfalls, ponds, rocks and much more. Visit us today at www.OakRidgeShrubbery.com and get a FREE quote!

Sign Up For Discounts & Promotions from Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape!

With winter near an end and spring soon approaching, now is the time to think about your next NC landscape design project.

Costs must be taken into consideration when it comes to rock gardens, stonework or just a few shrubs, but Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape can help with our discounts and promotions. Be sure to sign up for these offers by visit the Discounts & Promotions page at www.OakRidgeShrubbery.com!

Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape, Inc. is proud to serve the entire Triad metro area (Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem) of North Carolina. Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape is your source for landscaping, architecture, waterfalls, ponds, rock and much more. Visit us today at www.OakRidgeShrubbery.com and get a FREE QUOTE!

Get a Free Quote From Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape!

Do you have a NC landscape design project in mind, but unsure how much it will cost? Then be sure to visit www.OakRidgeShrubbery.com and request a FREE QUOTE!

No matter how big or small, Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape will provide you an honest estimate for your backyard landscaping project. If you’re looking to add a rock garden, stonework or just a few perennials, Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape will help turn your dream North Carolina garden into reality!

Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape, Inc. is proud to serve the entire Triad metro area (Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem) of North Carolina. Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape is your source for landscaping, architecture, waterfalls, ponds, rock and much more. Visit us today at www.OakRidgeShrubbery.com and get a FREE QUOTE!

Make a Visit to Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape’s Retail Store!

Are you in or around Oak Ridge NC? Have you been looking for quality landscape design ideas or a garden center that won’t overcharge you? Then take a trip to Oak Ridge Shrubbery and Landscape’s retail store!

We feel the best way to evaluate our plants is to come and see them for yourself. At our Oak Ridge NC store, you’ll find trees, shrubs, annuals, mulches, garden accessories and much more!

The store is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday until March 2011. We’re located at 1016 Highway 68 North, Oak Ridge, NC 27310. Visit our Retail Store page at www.OakRidgeShrubbery.com for more information.

If you find something you’ll like, then we’ll deliver the product to your home. You’ll find lots from which to choose!

Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape, Inc. is proud to serve the entire Triad metro area (Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem) of North Carolina. Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape is your source for landscaping, architecture, waterfalls, ponds, rock and much more. Visit us today at www.OakRidgeShrubbery.com and get a FREE QUOTE!

What Can Oak Ridge Shrubbery Do For You?

With winter in full blast, now is the time to be thinking about your next NC backyard landscaping project. Maybe you want to install some stonework or just put in a few plants. At Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape, we can help you accomplish your goals.

At Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape, proudly serving the entire Triad metro area (Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem) of North Carolina, we believe plants are good for the soul. Our expert landscape architect team wants to help you create something you look at as a bit of paradise. We have fun with what we do, as we hear you and guarantee our NC landscape design work and your satisfaction.

We can help you with all your NC backyard landscaping needs, from plant selection and garden designs to planting and installation of rock garden or pondless fountain.

Our vision is to be your quality Greensboro NC landscape designer for all your plant and garden needs. We want to be part of your gardening journey, and commit to helping you attain your “secret garden,” no matter how large or small.

For a full list of landscaping services, please consult our Services page at http://www.OakRidgeShrubbery.com. Or if you know what you want, request a FREE quote by calling 336.662.0081 today!

Featured Items from Oak Ridge Shrubbery

Now is the time to get your hands on these fantastic items from Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape Inc., your source for landscaping and shrubbery in North Carolina, before the month is over.

Holly Fern

Holly Ferns are great for growing indoors because they can withstand dry air, drafts and low light levels. The plant, available from our Oak Ridge garden center, also does well outside in NC, so imagine how great your Greensboro landscape design would look with a few of these. For the affordable $10.49, one of these can be yours today!

Dogwoods

The NC state flower, dogwoods range in color from white to cream to pink to mauve to red! Plant one of these perennials now and enjoy the leaves in your Winston-Salem outdoor living space. In the spring, you will be thrilled to see one of these in full bloom! Prices range from $64.99 (7 gallon) to $184.99 (15 gallon). 

Ginko Trees

Their green leaves in the fall turn bright yellow. These trees are quite special and more mature after they drop all their leaves in a 48-hours period, so watch this magnificent arbor rain leaves in your High Point landscape design for only $229.99 (15 gallons)!

These are only a few of the awesome featured items at www.OakRidgeShrubbery.com. Make sure to check out our Featured Items page for more!

Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape, Inc. is proud to serve the entire Triad metro area (Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem) of North Carolina. Oak Ridge Shrubbery & Landscape is your source for landscaping, architecture, waterfalls, ponds, rock and much more. Visit us today at www.OakRidgeShrubbery.com and get a FREE quote!

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