Atlanta's J & J Landscaping & Tree Service, Inc.

03/02/2026

March is the month native bees begin to stir. The habits that protected them all winter now shift toward welcoming their return.
Leave stems until you see activity; mason bees emerge on warm afternoons above 55°F.
Watch bare soil for tiny holes; mining bees are among the first to wake.
Let leaf litter stay until consistent warmth; bumblebee queens leave shelter last.
Plant early bloomers now; crocus, willow, and hellebore feed hungry first foragers.
Keep dead wood in place; cavity-nesters may not emerge until late spring.
Mark ground-nesting areas; avoid foot traffic where bees tunnel near the surface.
The bees that wake in March remember gardens that gave them safe places to sleep.

03/02/2026

Plant these once this spring and harvest them for years. No reseeding, no replanting, no sad little grocery store packets drying out in your fridge. They come back tougher every spring and most of them spread on their own.

🌿 Twelve perennial herbs worth one trip to the nursery:

- Chives — the easiest perennial herb alive. The clumps double in size every year and the purple flower heads are edible too. Most people never realize they're sitting on free garnish
- Oregano — a single plant becomes a woody sprawling mat within two seasons. It overwinters under snow and comes back so strong you'll be giving bags away to neighbors
- Thyme — creeping varieties fill in between stepping stones and release scent when you walk on them. The plant gets woodier and more productive every year
- Mint — plant it in a buried pot or it will colonize your entire garden. One root fragment left in soil is enough to restart the whole operation
- Rosemary — in zones 7 and up it becomes a permanent evergreen shrub. A single plant can supply a kitchen for decades and it barely needs water once established
- Sage — the silvery leaves get more aromatic as the plant matures. By year three you'll have a shrub the size of a laundry basket producing more than you can use
- Lemon balm — mint's calmer cousin that self-seeds so enthusiastically you'll find it popping up in gravel paths by the second year
- French tarragon — doesn't self-seed but spreads underground through runners. One plant quietly builds a colony and the anise-flavored leaves are impossible to find fresh in stores
- Lovage — the forgotten giant. Grows five feet tall and tastes like concentrated celery. One plant produces enough to flavor soups and stocks all summer
- Roman chamomile — the perennial variety forms a low fragrant mat that comes back every year. The apple-scented flowers dry beautifully for tea
- Fennel — the feathery fronds return every spring and the plant self-seeds so freely that you'll have bronze and green volunteers appearing in unexpected corners
- Sorrel — the lemony leaves are one of the first things up in spring. This plant laughs at cold winters and produces from March through November in most climates

Most of these cost two to four dollars per starter plant. A dozen plants this March replaces years of grocery runs and gives you herbs with more flavor than anything in a plastic packet. The ones that spread — mint, lemon balm, fennel — you'll be dividing and giving away within two years.

One trip to the nursery this spring. Herbs every spring after that 🌱

01/20/2026

With the threat of snow and ice, here is some good advice for protecting your plants from Dr. Bodie Pennisi of UGA Horticulture -

Plants build cold tolerance through gradual temperature decreases, whereas sudden freezes following warm spells often cause the most damage. While most plant parts adapt well, roots and fruits remain vulnerable. To minimize loss, prioritize proper species selection and siting—utilizing tree canopies and structures for shelter—and apply a thick layer of mulch to insulate new plantings.

To protect your landscape, water plants thoroughly before a freeze; wet soil absorbs daytime heat and releases it as it freezes. Focus extra attention on container plants by moving them to sheltered areas or grouping them together under mulch to retain warmth.

After a freeze, assess damage but do not prune too soon. Brown leaves can be removed right away but you should wait to do any major pruning until new growth appears.

01/13/2026

🌲 Winter Sale – Enjoy 20% Off Tree Services This Season

We truly appreciate the trust you’ve placed in us to care for your trees and your property. As a thank-you, we’re excited to offer you our Winter Sale — a great opportunity to save while keeping your landscape safe and beautiful.

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Enjoy 20% off any job of $1,000 or more

This is the perfect time to take care of tree and landscape projects before the busy spring season begins.

We’re always here to help with:
• Seasonal tree trimming and pruning
• Landscape design and installation
• Storm damage and emergency services
• Safe, professional tree removal

Winter is one of the best times to schedule tree work — trees are dormant, access is easier, and you can often avoid peak-season delays. Take advantage of our 6 months, no interest financing.

📞 Contact us today to schedule your estimate and lock in your winter savings 770 433-9333.

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12/04/2025

Holiday Sale, now through January 2, 2026
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11/28/2025