Late summer and early fall in Omaha bring cooler nights, shorter days, and the perfect opportunity to give your landscape some extra care. Whether you want to freshen up the look of your yard or prepare it for the colder months ahead, a few simple steps can make a big difference.

Find detailed instructions on how to water and maintain new plants and trees.

One of the stubborn challenges many homeowners face is dandelions, those hardy little plants that love to pop up in your yard. But don’t despair—there are reliable ways to manage dandelions…

One common landscaping mistake we see time and time again is the dreaded "mulch volcano." While this practice might seem harmless—or even visually appealing—it can actually cause serious harm to your trees and plants over time.

Selecting plants well-suited for Omaha’s climate is crucial to achieving a beautiful, enduring landscape that will flourish year after year. Jensen Gardens specializes in sourcing plants proven to thrive in our challenging weather.

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your landscape and prepare your garden for a thriving growing season. Below is a detailed checklist to guide you through essential tasks that will help ensure your outdoor space is vibrant and ready for spring.

Trees are much more than mere components of our landscape. Trees can shade and cool homes, businesses, streets, and even your favorite parking stalls at Super Target!

Winter is the perfect time to prune, when the sap is not flowing through the plant.  This avoids energy loss. In winter, disease and insects don’t pose a risk of infection because they are dormant as well.  Often the ground is frozen and the leaves are gone so there is less damage to turf and less leaves to cleanup which makes the job go easier.

Evergreens: Pine, Spruce, or Fir – Which One is Right for Your Yard?

Late summertime and early fall months are essential for homeowners to get their landscape back into shape. Whether you are looking to strengthen the appearance of your yard or protect it from weather conditions, there are several landscaping tips you can use to achieve your goals.

There is no precise formula for watering landscape plants. A wide range of variables can influence when, how much and how to water: plant type, plant age (newly planted or not), soil type, microclimate, type of watering method used, etc. The suggestions for effective watering below are not all-inclusive, but hopefully, it’s a start down the right path.