Northwest Arkansas Native Plants
- Fire Pink Silene Virginica or Scarlet Catchfly
In the Northwest Arkansas area the Scarlet Catchfly generally begins blooming as soon as April and can last until almost July. - Virginiana SpiderwortThis 3 ft. tall perennial likes acid soil and shady locations, although it may occasionally be found in full sun. The blooms close around mid-day.
- Echinacea or Purple ConeflowerEchinacea or Purple Coneflower is hardy perennial member of the daisy family that grows in zones 3 to 9
- Yarrow or Achillea MillefoliumYarrow is a great herb with a million uses from salve to erosion control.
- Daucus carota or Queen Anne’s LaceFor now we will continue to see Queen Anne’s Lace in Northwest Arkansas
- Asclepias tuberosa or Butterfly MilkweedNative Orange Milkweed maybe the Monarch Butterflies saving grace.
Lawn and Garden Plant Pests
- Companion GardeningI love companion gardening it costs less and helps make my garden be more self sustaining, which saves us time and worry.
- Termites and Organic PreventionDon’t let termites destroy your home or property
- Gardening For Mouse PreventionHow To Keep Mice Out Of Your Garden Mouse and rodent prevention can be a tricky business for gardeners. Vegetable gardens can be a haven for small furry creatures. Any garden attracts a fair amount of attention. From aphids and beetles to raccoons and mice. How does one keep their garden thriving and produceing new …
- Carpenter Bee DeterrentsOur favorite natural carpenter bee repellent
- Aphids: Control and PreventionAphids do not look alarming when there are only a couple hanging out in the garden. More times than not they go unnoticed until a plant is doing very badly. Then the gardener starts running through a mental checklist, especially for those of us with busy schedules that rely on technology to maintain our gardens …
- How to Prevent Black Sooty Mold on PlantsSooty Mold is a gardener’s nightmare if it goes unnoticed for too long. Black Sooty Mold is a plant fungus that can even move off the plant and spread to mulch and gravel around plants. Insects both pests and pollinators can inadvertently spread it to other plants. Sooty Mold Plant Description As the name Sooty …
Lawn Care
- Natural Tricks for Better SoilWhat the weeds growing in your yard are telling you.
- Best Grass to Grow in the OzarksThe Ozarks are a transitional band that is somewhere in between cool and warm weather grasses. So what grows best? What grows at all? Most importantly what kind of grass will help with my erosion?
- Benefits of Lawn OverseedingOverseeding is adding grass seed on top of your existing grass. This process helps fill in bald or thin patches in your lawn
- Grass Watering TipsKeep your grass green and and your grass roots healthy for a picture perfect lawn.
- Tips for a More Dog-Friendly LawnWe love our dogs. They are caring and loyal, I can’t imagine my household without a dog. But some days they try my patience, especially when it comes to my yard and garden beds. We’ve jumped through some pretty major hoops and tried some really odd things to make our yard more dog-friendly. I know …
- Fall CleanupFall Cleanup Services Let the guys at 2 J’s handle your fall cleanup and get your yard in shape for winter. So you can enjoy the nice weather and have less mess come springtime. Our leaf removal service is customized for your personal lawn. Mulching, haul off, or just relocation. Let us help cut down …
Landscape
- Outdoor KitchenOutdoor Kitchen We love to BBQ in the summer. The only thing better is keeping the mess and most of the guests outdoors while we do it. Custom outdoor kitchen sets make a great conversation piece and are a great addition to any patio or sitting area. This outdoor kitchen setup has a broiler, utensil …
- Beautiful Native Stone Fire PitFull Backyard Landscaping This gorgeous backyard landscaping sets off this new home perfectly. It went from bare to a peaceful, luscious green paradise. Fresh sod and river rock combined to keep erosion problems under control and to cut out some mowing for the wonderful homeowners. This beautiful native stone firepit stole the show and will …
- Landscaping Steep Property On A BudgetLandscaping Steep Yards This is a gorgeous spot located on a little lake in Bella Vista, AR. The very steep grade of the backyard going down to the lake presented many challenges. The sidewalk leading down to the lake is so steep that you have to almost lean backward in order to walk down it. …
- Aspen Cobblestone Sitting AreaPaver Hardscape This cute suburban backyard just got a little bit more family-friendly. Belgard’s Cobble pavers in Aspen have turned the family’s small back porch into an enjoyable sitting and grilling area. This extended family loves their new extra space. Grandma has a quite pleasant place to wake up with her morning coffee. Dad got …
- Blue Grey Flagstone Fire PitLandscape Flagstone Firepit This is a great blueish-grey colored flagstone. In particular, this slate-like blue grey flagstone was sourced out of Tennesse. The 2 J’s & Sons crew loved working with this rock. The color really pops against this lawn during the growing season. It also brings a certain nostalgia to the fall season. The …
- New Sod and Flower BedsLandscaping Installation This yard went from a rocky mess to a green dream. New sod and flowerbeds with mulch to go with a new home. We planted phlox, ornamental grasses, glit edge, nandina, purple leaf crepe myrtle, purple heuchera, and a pencil bush just to name a few. It was all capped off with a …
Chimney Sweeps and Dryer Vent Cleaning
- Why Keeping A Dryer Vent Clean is ImportantRegularly maintaining the line that vents your clothes dryer out of your home is one of the most important things you can do to keep your home safe. It also helps prolong the life of your dryer. Cleaning the vent on our clothes dryer is often the furthest thing from our minds. After all, we …
- Chimney Sweeps and Fireplace MaintenanceWood burning fireplaces are becoming a less common feature in many homes. In some cases the homes that have them use them more for decor than actual function. Then the weather gets bad or the electricity goes out, or occasionally the heating bill is just too much. During these times the forgotten fireplace is remembered …
- Chimney Sweep ServiceChimney Sweep Service Schedule your chimney sweep during the month of September. Don’t leave it until it’s too late. Or when the weather gets bad. Then all the companies are fully booked. Or even worse charging emergency fees. Chimney care is an important part of not only fireplace maintenance but also home safety. It’s also …
Holiday Lighting Service
- Holiday Lighting Installation Service2 J’s & Sons are now offering Holiday Light Installation in the NWA area. We love to drive around a look at the wonderful lights during the holidays. In the past few years, it seems like fewer and fewer homes are putting them up. At 2 J’s & Sons, we understand the hassle and lack …
- The Best Lite HouseHoliday Lighting Service 2 J’s & Sons have offered holiday lighting as a service since 2017. We enjoy discussing new ideas with our holiday lighting clients every year. Our entire crew enjoys putting up the lights and reconnecting with these unique jolly customers each season. This year a new customer reached out to us for …
- Time for Christmas LightsWe hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween. With one holiday over, we start looking towards the next. But Christmas is starting to be on everyone’s mind. The calls started coming in a couple of weeks ago for Christmas lights. We will begin putting them up next week for some folks. If you would …
- Holiday LightingHoliday Lights We begin installing holiday lights every year in November. Several of our long-time customers like to turn them on for Thanksgiving dinner or the day after. We start taking them down again after New Years’. This allows customers to get the most time and enjoyment out of their holiday displays .We can hang …
- Christmas Light Installation Near MeNeighborhood Christmas light installations and Hanukkah light installations help spread cheer and joy, to all those who pass them each winter season. Plus the kids love them and every year it seems like there are fewer and fewer homes decorated. Help light up your neighborhood and spread cheer this holiday season for all that pass …
- The Holidays Are Just Around The CornerThe year is almost over and it’s time to get the lawn in order for winter while planning the holiday decorations. If you need help with your winter decor or holiday lighting give us a call. Here is how we plan to spend the next few months, and a picture from a few winters ago …
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