Not the multi-legged creepy crawly thing, but that staple of modern lawns, centipede grass. We had occasion today to visit a property that had centipede sod installed way back in May of this year. The lawn was not only alive and well, but also holding its deep green color well into November. This is impressive … Continue reading In Praise of the Centipede
Our guys are more than half way through with this project. In addition to the new plant installations, they've also started major grading on a golf cart path to the boathouse. Herewith some interim photos of progress personified. This is the new golf cart path for our customer, so he can ride down the steep … Continue reading Interim Update
As it is written, there is a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted. So, that is what our crews are up to on this particular project: first, tearing out plants and turning the earth; then, planting new material. Ben's Creek Nursery can multi-task. Here is one person tearing … Continue reading As the Earth Turns
Have you forgotten something? Check your calendar and I believe you will see a reminder that early Fall is the time to prep your lawn with two fundamental procedures: aeration and overseeding. Aeration refers to air, which is what needs to be periodically introduced into the root system of your grass in order to encourage … Continue reading Groundwork
Weddings are not casual affairs. So when a major hurricane roils through your wedding venue just days before the blessed event is scheduled, that's cause for alarm. This happened to one of our customers when Hurricane Florence visited North Carolina this past week, and the solution to the crisis was to re-venue the wedding to … Continue reading Wedding Blues
After a few days off due to Hurricane Florence, our crews were back at it yesterday and today. Here is a progress update on a recent irrigation project. Most of the irrigation lines have been installed. With the ground wet and soft from the recent storm, we've taken this opportunity to install some of the … Continue reading Irrigation Update
Ben's Creek Nursery will be closed tomorrow in recognition of the imminent arrival of Hurricane Florence. The safety of our employees and their families must be our first priority, and this will allow them to be with their families during this singular weather event. But our thoughts and prayers are with all of our customers … Continue reading Hurricane Florence
