It’s almost December, and we in the DC area are in Plant Hardiness Zone 7 as defined by the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Many folks may be wondering, if I live in Zone 7, is it OK to plant and/or transplant in December?
There is an old saying that, “when the ground is soft enough to plant, the plants are soft enough to be planted.” In other words, you can plant until the soil is frozen solid and the temperatures remain consistently above freezing. Even if the soil freezes immediately after planting, your shrub or tree will be just fine.
In fact, the Plant Man writes, “Because they are in their dormant period, trees and shrubs are less likely to suffer ‘transplantation shock’ at this time of year.” (December).

The following additional links will be helpful to you as well.

• Fall Tips for Planting - http://www.gardensalive.com/article.asp?ai=120
• Zone 7 Planting Calendar - http://zone7nursery.com/its-time-to.html

Happy Planting!

(Questions about planting? Contact Johnson's Landscaping - we'd love to help!)

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Many clients ask about the implementation phase of the landscape design. In the pictures below, you will note the planning phase, implementation phase, and completion phase.

After the landscape design has been approved by the clients, Johnson’s Landscaping Service, Inc. will send its implementation team, to include the landscape designer, and the production and operations managers.  They work closely with the designer, who works closely with the clients, to ensure proper implementation of the landscape design.  The photos below represent the initial meeting of these three components.

Of course, after the initial meeting, the foremen and crew begin their work.  Typically, the hardscape (patios, walls, etc.) are completed first; after that, the crews install the plants.  In the pictures below, most of the construction (save for the deck) is complete.

After the planting and night lighting are installed, the project is complete, and clients are ready to furnish and enjoy their new outdoor living space!

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 Do you want to experience more Fall color in your landscape?  Try these top six plants for Fall Color.

1)    Fothergilla Mt. Airy

2) Oakleaf Hydrangea ‘Snow Queen’

3)    Virginia Sweetspire ‘henry garnet’

4)    Rhododendron PJM

5)    Cotoneaster ‘cranberry’

6)    Korean Spice Viburnum

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The latest special at Johnson's Landscaping Service is here, and almost like time travel!

"Fall Back" to 2001 prices! This saves up to 20% on jobs over $2,000. This offer is based on 2011 prices, compared to a decade ago!
Use this offer on a new contract for landscape construction, planting and clean up jobs. Not good with other offers, and prior sales excluded.

This offer expires on 12/15/11, so hurry and book your time travel price on our services!

Have questions about this special? Give Johnson’s Landscaping Service, Inc. a call at 301-740-8850 to learn more about services in Northwest, Washington, DC and Montgomery County, Maryland.

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Attention Johnson's Landscaping customers! Our Fall Sale is here, and we have a special coupon for you! 

Save 10% on jobs over $3,000.00. the coupon applies to Construction and Planting jobs only, and is not good with any other offer. It is available for new contracts only, prior sales excluded, and minimum of $3,000.00 to use the discount. 

This is the perfect time to get professional landscape design by Johnson's Landscaping, so call us at 301-740-8850 to start planning your next project!

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