by admin | Jul 21, 2022 | Landscaping, Summer
There is no precise formula for watering landscape plants. A wide range of variables can influence when, how much and how to water: plant type, plant age (newly planted or not), soil type, microclimate, type of watering method used, etc. The suggestions for effective... 
by admin | May 18, 2022 | Landscaping, Spring, Summer
Our current environments and lifestyles can be filled with stress and negativity. In this past year the fear of the pandemic, overwhelming news cycles, and for some working longer hours have weighed heavy on our shoulders. Finding a relaxing state of mind can be... 
by admin | Apr 3, 2022 | Healthy Landscapes, Nursery, Spring, Summer
Kolby Jergens, a landscape designer at Jensen Gardens, shares his favorite plants for the season. Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius Large Size 6-8’ tall and wide Small Size 3-4’ tall and wide Ninebark is a plant that is used frequently currently and for good reason.... 
by Jaime Hann | Mar 21, 2022 | Landscaping, Spring
Here’s Your Spring Checklist The best part about spring is being outdoors! After winter, however, our landscapes need some TLC. Here’s your spring maintenance checklist to make sure your landscape is ready for the season. Transplant! March and April are... 
by Jaime Hann | Mar 2, 2022 | Landscaping, Spring
What to Plant This Season CHOOSE ONLY WHAT WILL THRIVE IN NEBRASKA’S CLIMATE Choosing plants that grow well in our area is key to creating a beautiful landscape year-round that will also be around for the long-haul. Jensen Gardens can help you choose plans that... 
by Jaime Hann | Jan 14, 2022 | Healthy Landscapes, Nursery
Ash Trees Let’s talk about one issue that we’ve been seeing in Omaha and across Eastern Nebraska communities. Emerald ash borers are unfortunately alive and thriving in the area. They began spreading across the city in 2016. Since then, the City of Omaha has... 
by Jaime Hann | Dec 6, 2021 | Landscaping, Winter
Winter is the perfect time for pruning. Dormant pruning of trees and shrubs is best done in winter after the sap stops flowing, remove old growth and the trees and shrubs won’t lose any energy because they are dormant. In winter disease and insects... 
by Jaime Hann | Nov 18, 2021 | Landscaping, Winter
Winter is the perfect time to prune, when the sap is not flowing through the plant. This avoids energy loss. In winter, disease and insects don’t pose a risk of infection because they are dormant as well. Often the ground is frozen and the leaves are gone so... 
by Jaime Hann | Oct 4, 2021 | Fall, Landscaping
You may have noticed how your plants have been thriving over the past few weeks of late summer, maybe even witnessing how some have changed significantly as they get ready for their next stage in the cycle of life. Autumn is the seasonal shift that almost everything... 
by Jaime Hann | Aug 17, 2021 | Fall, Landscaping
One of the most important elements of a healthy lawn is aeration and overseeding, which helps nutrients reach the soil beneath your grass. Ideally, you should aerate and overseed your lawn in the late summer and early fall when night time temperatures are cooler.... 