The Landscape Manicurist

04/17/2026

‼️Just wanted to share a quick clarification for my local friends and clients!

Our family has a very long history of professional service in Bartlesville. To keep things transparent, I want to confirm that we are not related to or affiliated with any other 'Sutterfield' landscaping or lawn service ventures currently popping up in town.

We appreciate the community’s loyalty to the work we’ve been doing here for decades.

Nicole Sutterfield-Cook 🌷

03/19/2026

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03/13/2026

Forecasts show some nasty freezing temperatures arriving Sunday night into Monday morning, as low as 26 degrees! Established landscape plants will be fine, but anything recently planted should be thoroughly watered before the temperatures drop. Warm-season veggies and herbs, annuals, and anything else considered tender should be covered with a cloth or pot. Plants in containers should be brought indoors (if you're cold, they're cold!), and anything you've recently purchased but haven't planted yet can wait until after the freeze to go into the ground.

02/25/2026

Many perennials get stronger when divided at the right time. One split can double your garden 🌿✨

02/21/2026

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We offer many perennials that will not encourage deer to visit your garden at lunchtime! Click our link to discover the perennial plants we recommend you try if you are struggling with wildlife in your yard! pwwin.rs/NoDeer4

02/15/2026

02/09/2026

Self-sowing flowers are the low-maintenance heroes of the garden, dropping seeds that germinate spontaneously when conditions align. By starting them early—either indoors or in sheltered spots—you allow them to establish roots, flower sooner, and perpetuate a natural cycle of renewal. Once introduced, these blooms often return annually with minimal intervention.

Calendula (Zones 3–10)
Features cold-tolerant seedlings and serves as an early nectar source for pollinators.

Poppies (Zones 3–9)
Thrive with cool beginnings and reseed freely once established.

Larkspur (Zones 2–9)
Produces tall spring spikes and requires early exposure to cold for germination.

Nigella / Love-in-a-Mist (Zones 3–10)
Sprouts in cool soil, leaving behind decorative seed pods.

Sweet Alyssum (Zones 3–10)
Known for rapid germination and a continuous habit of reseeding.

Cornflower / Bachelor’s Button (Zones 3–10)
A robust reseeder that flourishes in cooler weather.

Clarkia (Zones 3–9)
Produces light, airy blooms and performs best with an early start.

Verbena bonariensis (Zones 7–10)
A dependable self-seeder that acts as a magnet for pollinators.

Cosmos (Zones 3–10)
Germinates effortlessly and scatters seeds abundantly.

Cleome / Spider Flower (Zones 3–10)
Adds tall summer structure and reseeds generously.

Johnny Jump Up / Viola (Zones 3–9)
Offers cold-hardy seedlings for bursts of early spring color.

Borage (Zones 3–10)
A fast-growing flowering herb that drops viable seeds freely.

Sow them once, and let nature take the lead.

02/04/2026

February gives warm-season crops the indoor head start they need to reach transplant size before last frost dates across U.S. regions. Starting these seeds now under lights or in a heated greenhouse ensures strong, well-established plants ready for spring planting when outdoor conditions allow.

- Tomatoes — start 6-8 weeks before last frost, needs 70-75°F soil and 12-14 hours of daily light for stocky seedlings
- Peppers — start 8-10 weeks before transplant time, slow germinator requiring 80°F+ warmth and strong light
- Eggplant — start 8-10 weeks indoors, heat-loving crop that needs consistent warmth and bright light from the start
- Broccoli — start 4-6 weeks before setting out, cold-hardy transplant that tolerates cooler indoor temps (60-70°F)
- Cabbage — start indoors for early spring harvests, ready to move outside when soil is workable
- Cauliflower — start 4-6 weeks before last frost, needs steady temperatures and adequate light for tight head formation
- Lettuce — start indoors for early transplants, cool-season crop that establishes quickly and handles light frost after hardening off
- Onions — start long-season varieties from seed now, slow grower needing 10-12 weeks before transplant
- Kale — start 4-6 weeks before spring planting, cold-hardy crop that transplants well from indoor starts
- Leeks — start from seed 8-10 weeks before outdoor planting, slow-growing allium that benefits from early indoor start
- Brussels Sprouts — start 4-6 weeks before last frost, long-season crop that needs early start for fall harvest
- Celery — start 10-12 weeks before transplant, very slow germinator requiring consistent moisture and warmth

02/02/2026