Rabbit Damage: What to do next

A few weeks ago, Landscape Garden Centers’ experts showed you how to spot rabbit damage on your plants and trees. Join us as we talk about how to rescue your rabbit damaged plants (if possible). Now that you’ve identified the areas damaged by the rabbits, here’s what to do next.

1. If the majority of the plant still looks undamaged, but you have some areas to prune
   back, take your pruner and cut the damaged branches off at an angle.

2. Be sure to cut back to the next node on the branch to encourage new growth.

3. If the entire plant has been damaged, you can either wait to see how it comes back for
   the next couple of seasons, or go ahead and cut back/remove all of the dead and see if
   any new growth happens.

4. If it is a woody plant, you may need a saw to cut the branches.

5. If there is no salvaging the plant that has been eaten, stop in and we can help you pick out a new plant

6. We will even install the new plant and remove the dead one as an additional service.

Ready to grow? Stop in and check out our selection and get expert advice at Landscape Garden Centers in Sioux Falls, SD

Learn How to Plant a Tree

If you’re looking to replace a tree due to weather or rabbit damage, Landscape Garden Centers is here to help walk you through the tree planting process. The best time to plant trees in Sioux Falls is early spring through October. Our expert staff has created a step-by-step process on how to plant a tree, as well as a helpful video with a few tips and tricks.

Step-by-Step tree planting

1. Dig up the dead tree using the pointed spade, pop out of the ground and set aside. Make sure the hole has been dug 2-3x wider than the container of the new tree.

2. If needed, add your soil boosters at this time such as compost or black dirt if the soil contains a lot of clay.

3. Pull the new tree out of the pot and loosen the roots by hand or with a spade/utility blade.

4. Set in the hole, making sure that the root flare is above the soil level. Fill in with soil, pack for stability, mulch, and water in. We recommend using a root stimulator as well to promote root growth. (We can help you select the right one!)

5. If you have issues with wildlife, we recommend either a granular (available at LGC) or physical deterrent. If you have high winds, stake the tree at two or three points depending on the size of the tree.

The experts at Landscape Garden Centers are here to help. Stop by and check out our tree selection, soil boosters, root stimulators, and more!

How to Plant Different Types of Trees

Most trees can be planted as outlined in our step-by-step guide. Some trees may require a an additional step or two, depending on how they're grown. Here are the types of trees we sell and how to successfully plant them.

• Ball & Burlap Trees

  Ball & Burlap (B&B) trees have their roots balled up in soil wrapped together with burlap material. Make sure the top of the root ball is level with or slightly above the surrounding soil to prevent water pooling.

  Landscape Garden Centers offers the best selection of B&B trees for sale in the area.

• Bare Root Trees

  Bare root trees come without a pot or soil, making them lighter and easier to plant. Soak the tree’s roots in water for several hours before planting to hydrate them and encourage growth.

  Stop by the tree nursery and check out our bare root trees for sale in Sioux Falls.

• Potted Trees

  These trees are grown in a large pot with potting soil. Loosen the roots before planting to encourage them to spread out into the surrounding soil.

  We have an extensive selection of potted trees for sale in Sioux Falls.

• Shade Trees

  Shade trees grow quickly and are able to provide shade in just a few years. Choose a location that allows ample room for growth both above and below ground.

  Visit our tree nursery to find the best shade trees for sale this season.

• Fruit Trees

  Fruit trees not only add beauty to your landscape but also provide delicious, home-grown produce. Plant your fruit tree in a sunny spot and ensure it has good air circulation.

  Come see our selection of fruit trees for sale and enjoy fresh-grown fruit from your yard!

• Ornamental Trees

  Ornamental trees often come in unique shapes, have blossoms, produce beautiful foliage, and sometimes even bear fruit. Consider the tree's mature size and flowering season to maximize its impact on your yard's layout.

  We have a large selection of ornamental trees for sale, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your property today.

• Evergreen Trees

  Evergreen trees maintain their foliage throughout the year and are great wind barriers and for privacy. Plant evergreens in a location where they have enough space to spread both their branches and roots.

  Check out our beautiful variety of evergreen trees for sale in Sioux Falls.

Tree planting Services in Sioux Falls

Whether you’re planting young trees, new trees, or large trees, Landscape Garden Centers can help. We offer the best tree services in Sioux Falls.

We Deliver, Plant, Mulch & Water Trees.

We also provide a water care guide to ensure your newly planted trees live a long and healthy life.

Have questions on our tree care services? Give us a call at (605) 338-0706, fill out our contact form, or stop by our tree nursery today!

Shade Annuals for Sale in Sioux Falls

Landscape Garden Centers offer a vibrant variety of shade annuals for your garden, hanging baskets, and plant containers this season. Just because you have a space that doesn’t receive a lot of sunlight doesn’t mean you can’t fill it with vibrant annuals!

Annual plants and annual flowers are the perfect way to create seasonal charm in the shades areas outside your home and yard, and choosing the right plants for your space is key. Our garden center in Sioux Falls offers the best shade foliage plants and garden flowers around.

Now sure how to choose annual plants for your home? We'll walk you through how to decide on shade annuals and what to look for in your seasonal flowers and plants.

• Common Shade Annual Plants in Sioux Falls

  Impatiens

  Begonias

  Pansies

  Coleus

  Lobelia

  Browallia

  Torenia

  Caladium

how to choose Shade annuals

1. Before beginning, take a look at your garden spot, container, or hanging basket.Check the plant tags to pick the right annuals for your shaded space.

2. Shade annual plants for only need 4 or less hours of direct sunlight.

3. How far is a source of water from the plants? If you don’t want to water by hand daily, select plants that are drought tolerant and can go with less watering.

4. Measure the space that the plants will go, then read the tags of the plants to pick the right-sized annuals.

5. Choose your favorite color, forms, and fragrances, and don’t forget to fertilize often.

Sioux Falls Garden Center

Ready to elevate your outdoor space? Whether you're looking for shade friendly annual plants or annual flowers for sale in Sioux Falls, Landscape Garden Centers has you covered. Stop by our garden store and browse our wide variety of both annual and perennial plants. We also have plenty of garden supplies to help support the rest of your planting journey this season.

Not sure how to plant or have a large landscaping project in mind? Get in contact with one of our landscape designers in Sioux Falls, SD to see how we can offer our services to create the garden or landscaping project of your dreams.

Have questions on plant material? Give us a call, fill out our contact form, or stop by our garden store and talk with one of our team of experts. We look forward to seeing you this season!

Find out How To Select The RIght Office Plant

Curious about adding a houseplant to your office? From Spider plants to Philodendrons, Cactuses to Snake plants, our experts will take you through the things to think about when choosing a plant for the office. Interested in learning more or taking a plant to your office? Stop in to Landscape Garden Centers today!