Category: Tree & Shrubs
Boxwood Care
4 Common Boxwood Pests
Boxwoods create the perfect backdrop for all your flowers in your garden. They also create a natural privacy fence between you and your neighbors or the road. So, when they come under attack, it can create turmoil in your landscape. Thankfully, you have the Nature’s Select Sandhills team to help you. We can easily take […]
Boxwood Care
3 Common Tree Root Diseases
Tree roots are a massive underground network that carries water and nutrients from the soil up into the canopy. This system also keeps trees anchored to the earth, helping them sustain strong winds and rains. So, keeping the soil healthy around your trees is vital to their survival. That’s why you need to turn to […]
Tree & Shrubs
Winter Shrub Damage You Should Avoid
Winter can be devastating for landscapes throughout North Carolina. While most live through and recover in the spring, some weather patterns can kill all your shrubs and trees if you’re not careful. Thankfully, proper tree and shrub care from Nature’s Select Sandhills can help you avoid these types of winter damage.
Tree & Shrubs
How Do De-icing Salts Damage Trees?
Winter is stressful for your shrubs and trees. They’re battling the elements, which often include snow, ice, and bitterly cold temperatures. Unfortunately, you could be making winter harder for them by misusing de-icing salts. While it’s important to keep walkways clear so you don’t slip and fall, you should also keep the health of your […]
Care & Maintenance
3 Benefits of Pruning Your Trees in the Fall
Are your trees looking and feeling a little overgrown? Then fall pruning is an excellent maintenance method that can dramatically affect the health of your trees. Not only does pruning back branches before winter encourage new growth in the spring, but it can also protect your home and family from any heavy or falling limbs […]
Tree & Shrubs
3 Reasons to Fertilize Trees in the Fall
Trees are a crucial part of any landscape. While you might think they’re self-sustaining, that’s not necessarily the case. Trees require a great deal of care and maintenance, and if you want them to be the best they can be, then it’s time to give Nature’s Select Triangle a call. We have tree maintenance programs […]
Lawn Care
5 Fun Facts About Ladybugs
There are about 5,000 different species of ladybug around the world. But the most common here in North America is the ever-popular shiny red one with seven dots. Most people love ladybugs for their delicate looks and harmless demeanor. Farmers especially love ladybugs since they consume aphids and other tree- or shrub-destroying insects. Yet, there’s […]
Tree Disease
3 Common Tree Diseases
Whether your property has one tree or several, knowing the signs of tree disease is crucial. One sick tree could infect your entire lot, spreading to your landscaping as well as to neighboring yards. At Nature’s Select Triangle, we pride ourselves in working with nature and not against it to treat various tree diseases. Getting […]
Tree & Shrubs
The Top 5 Flowering Shrubs for Your Landscape
Planting shrubs in your landscaping is a great way to add contrast and texture. As woody perennials, these bushes can even add windbreaks when planted in clusters around your home. Yet, what many people fail to realize is that some shrubs can serve as both added greenery as well as give off pops of color. […]
Tree & Shrubs
4 Tips for Choosing a Healthy New Tree
Planting new trees on your property is a big project, as well as a long-term investment. Many homeowners don’t know what to look for in a healthy young sapling, so they come to us at Nature’s Select Sandhills. Our experience in tree and shrub care makes us a reliable source for all your tree-related needs. […]