Green Giant Arborvitae Erosion Control: Your Guide for the Mid-Atlantic Region

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Thuja Green Giant Root mass at Pryor's Nursery.

Welcome to Pryor's Nursery, where we're not just about growing, selling, and installing evergreen trees – we're about providing solutions. In the Mid-Atlantic region, erosion control is a significant concern for homeowners, landscapers, and environmental enthusiasts alike. That's where the majestic Green Giant Arborvitae steps in as a game-changer. Join us as we explore how … Continue reading Green Giant Arborvitae Erosion Control: Your Guide for the Mid-Atlantic Region

How to Rejuvenate a Lawn 

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Lush green renovated lawn with evergreen privacy tree boarder.

Is your lawn in need of some TLC? Dead spot from the pool? Learn how to rejuvenate your lawn to be lush and green, the best in the neighborhood! Historically, late summer and early fall begin the ideal time for turf renovation/reseeding in Maryland, DC, and Virginia. The season actually starts in late August, but … Continue reading How to Rejuvenate a Lawn 

Evergreen Tree Watering and Fertilization

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Little Boy Watering Plants

In our last blog, we talked about soil types affecting the availability and uptake of plant nutrients.  Sandy soils , which drain quickly, may not have sufficient N, P and K due to leaching, as the water rapidly leaves a sand area. Over the years rains can remove a lot of nutrients from a porous area to the garden. Regular watering is needed to establish new trees and may move materials away also, from sandy planting mix. If you could see a cross section of the soil draining, the water you are applying moves rapidly out of the sand in a more pointed, dagger like profile.

Evergreen Tree Fertilization

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Evergreen Privacy Screening

  Early spring is the time to fertilize the evergreen trees of your privacy screen. Visiting our clients sites over the last 3 years, we see most Living Fence evergreens need fertilization. The past few rainy years has most likely leached most of the nitrogen from our garden soils. One year we even had 70 … Continue reading Evergreen Tree Fertilization

Organic Soil Amendments

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Organic Mulch delivery to the farm

Over 20 years ago, we experimented with different soil types and potting mixtures for organic soil amendments. Leafgro, which is manufactured by the State of Maryland, has proven to be an excellent addition to our planting medium. Leafgro is made of leaves and grass clippings collected from the surrounding cities. Then, it is professionally recycled … Continue reading Organic Soil Amendments

Fall – A Time for Lawn Maintenance

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Lawn Maintenance Time for Turf

Late August through mid-October is our transition zone's ideal time for fall lawn maintenance. Wait until after a rain to core-aerate or verti-slice the cool season turf grass areas. This way, the soil is soft enough for the machine to penetrate 1/2″ to 1″ deep for the seed prep work. Soil-to-seed contact is the name … Continue reading Fall – A Time for Lawn Maintenance

Time to Water Your Living Fence!

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Little Boy Watering Plants

Consistently monitoring your watering is one of the most important things you can do for the success of your Living Fence.