Hollowell & Associates

03/20/2018

Plant natives! Washtenaw County Conservation District has a tree & native plant program. Each spring and fall the Conservation District sells a variety of trees, shrubs, wildflowers and prairie grasses.

You can order on-line or by mail or fax.

Thank you for your interest in the Conservation District tree & native plant program. Each spring and fall the Conservation District sells a variety of trees, shrubs, wildflowers and prairie...

03/20/2018

http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/spring_lawn_care_tips_the_red_light_green_light_version

As spring officially arrives, there are some lawn care activities that are timely and others that should wait.

03/01/2018

Keep a lookout for this pest on your Hemlock trees.

Help spread the word! In partnership with the West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission, the West Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area and GEI consultants are gearing…

03/01/2018

Important information if you have oak trees.

Oak Wilt (OW) is a systemic, lethal disease of Oak (Quercus spp.) caused by the fungus, Ceratocystis fagacearum. Oak Wilt and the causal fungus were first described in Wisconsin in the early 1940s; however, symptoms typical of oak wilt were described as far back as the late 1800s, even if the cause....

02/20/2018

The blooms on this silver maple got us so excited when we were visiting our Reichert Nature Preserve in Pickney, MI. One month until spring!

02/19/2018

A pre-spring gardening tip

When should I prune my summer-flowering shrubs?

Summer-flowering shrubs produce flower buds on new growth in the spring. Prune these shrubs when they are dormant or in early spring before budbreak. If you postpone pruning until late spring or early summer, you will remove many flower buds. Examples of summer-flowering shrubs are hydrangeas, roses, Japanese spirea, rose-of-Sharon, potentilla, and smokebush.

We are starting to book spring work so contact us if you need landscape work done.

04/02/2017

Wet basement? Check out our new web page - http://hollowell.info/wet-basement/

Often the cause of basement leaks and basement water problems can be attributed to poor grading around the house and downspouts that terminate too close to the house. We specialize in fixing wet basements with proper grading, adding drain lines, and extending and burying downspouts. This is often mu...

06/14/2016

Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions where they naturally occur. These important plant species provide nectar, pollen, and seeds that serve as food for native butterflies, insects, birds and other animals. See some southern Michigan native plants at the link below.

http://nativeplants.msu.edu/plant_facts/local_info/south_lower_peninsula

A table of the native plant species most likely to support multiple ecosystem services for Michigan’s southern Lower Peninsula.

11/04/2015

Don't rake, mulch!
http://migarden.msu.edu/lawns_grass/mulching_leaves

Use the MSU Extension Garden Hotline, 888-MSUE-4MI (888-678-3464), to discuss your garden, lawn and landscape problems. An Advanced Master Gardener will answer questions, identify plants and pest problems, and explain pest control options.

10/14/2015

Good article from a couple of years back

http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/tips_for_preparing_landscape_trees_and_shrubs_for_winter

Fall is a good time for homeowners to inspect trees and shrubs in their landscape and to plan for some preventative maintenance to minimize problems that can occur over the winter.

09/24/2015

Looking for something to do to take advantage of the beautiful fall weather? Check out a local gem: The Matthaei Botanical Gardens.
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/