The Green Man - Old Fashioned Gardening

08/23/2023

Welcome to the Chelsea Chop, Georgia style. It’s not pretty or for the faint of heart, but a late season haircut on your spent perennials will allow a second flush. It also gives the thriving material like the Rose Mallow, Elephant Ears, Yarrow and Ark Angel to shine.

06/24/2023

I was privileged to design and oversee a project for a centuries old method from Europe called Hugelkultur for a client. This involves using large felled tree cut up and set in rows and then terracing. By placing a jute netting of hay and decaying material over the logs, it encourages the logs to decay into the earth. The terraced areas will be used to plant pollinators. It is an awesome concept. Love incorporating age old methods into the modern landscape.

04/27/2021

A brand new flower bed and year old plantings makes an excellent frontage that screams “Welcome Home” courtesy of The Green Man. ✌️

04/13/2021

The Green Man tried a new light pruning method on these boxwoods for a client getting ready for a shower. Method is called Hot Cross Buns. Made it pretty easy.

03/31/2021

03/30/2021

“Serenity now” A new woodland garden for a client brought to you by The Green Man. You can feel the stress sliding away.

03/21/2021

Ok folks, if you haven’t noticed, spring has sprung. The Green Man is itching to get his hands on your flower beds and gardens. Add this look for a pop (or explosion) of color for spring. Feel free to reach out to me so I can get you on my schedule.
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03/21/2021

The right soil, plus the right fertilizer = massive root structure from 1 viola, and of course The Green Man Touch😉

10/04/2020

Seasonal tips from The Green Man.
Now is a good time to start making plans for bringing your tender or tropical plants inside. If y”all remember, last year in Georgia, we were in the middle of a 30 day heat wave with temps hovering at 95. This fall is proving to be a little different so being ahead of the game is the order of the day.
Also make a plan for cutting back your perennials and marking what you have. Be sure to apply a nice layer of mulch on the root bales for extra protection through the winter. It is a good idea to mark your perennials so you remember what you have. Tongue depressors or wooden popsicle sticks make good cheap plant markers. If you want to be more professional, there are a myriad of styles on Amazon or nursery and garden suppliers.
Fall is a busy time and there is always something to do in the garden.

09/23/2020

If you are wanting to turn your front door from ordinary to something that pops, The Green Man can make it happen:
Black glazed vase, Evergold Dwarf Arborvitae, Black Night Heuchera, Creeping Jenny, Dianthus, and Japanese Sweet Flag