Education – Answers – Honesty – Leadership From all of us at Richard A. McCoy Horticultural Services, Inc. we thank…
McCoy Horticultural – Native Plant at a Glance | Geranium maculatum
Each month, McCoy Horticultural will share some information on a native plant and how it best applies to your landscape.…
McCoy Horticultural | Native Plant at a Glance – Podophyllum peltatum
May 2020: Podophyllum peltatum, common names Mayapple, American Mandrake, Duck’s Foot Best suited for woodlines and well-shaded bed areas, especially…
Why Do My Trees Die? (Part 3): How to Guarantee Tree Health
Proper planting begins with a quality plant nursery selection. Whether a landscape professional or a private homeowner, the individual making…
McCoy Horticultural | Native Plant at a Glance – Cornus florida
May 2020: Cornus florida, common name flowering dogwood Best grown in the part shade of an understory Deep shade or…
Moss: The Misunderstood Member of the Landscape Family
Does this scenario sound familiar to you? You walk into a shady area of your landscape, look up into the…
McCoy Horticultural | Native Plant at a Glance – Stylophorum diphyllum
Each month, McCoy Horticultural will share some information on a native plant and how it best applies to your landscape.…
Why Do My Trees Die? (Part 2): Why Root Flares Must be Exposed
To understand why conventional planting, mulching, and nursery practices can jeopardize a plant’s ability to thrive as discussed in part…
Why Do My Trees Die? (Part 1)
In my 30 plus years of working in this industry and working with plants, if there is one thing that…
What To Look for When Hiring an Organic Landscaper
If you are part of an advocacy group and want to know what defines an organic landscaper, or a concerned…
5 Safe, Edible Fruit-Bearing Natives for your Yard
Ecological Land Care is all about participating in your local ecology, rather than merely spectating. And while environmental action usually…
