It’s almost mum season! Many of the bright colors produced by calibrachoas and petunias are gone from the nursery, having been replaced with a sea of small, round green plants laid out in neat rows as far as the eye can see. It’s almost impossible to tell what color they will be when the color… Read More Mums the Word!
PRO TIP: Choose your container, ensuring that the container isn’t too much bigger than the plant itself with about an extra inch all the way around. Step 1: Gently squeeze the container that the plant is in to loosen the root ball. Cup your hand around the base of the plant and gently pull the… Read More Gardening 101: How to Pot a Plant
I’ve loved watching butterflies for as long as I can remember. I’ve always been enchanted by their many colors, patterns, the way they fly gracefully, or lopsided, or in a jerky up-and-down-and-all-around fashion. It’s not uncommon to see me quietly and carefully creeping around a flower bed trying to catch that perfect image or video… Read More Pollinator Week: Butterflies!
Whether you are relocating a plant in a nursery pot or one that has overgrown its container, we’ve got some tips for anyone who is looking to find a permanent spot for their plant. STEP 1: Choose the perfect spot for your plant. Does this spot get full sun, part sun, part shade, or full… Read More Gardening 101: From Potted to Planted
Here’s a quick solution gardening guide for any home or gardener– plants for any problem. Wet Soils: Finding a great plant for wet areas doesn’t have to be hard, even with shade! You can always start by looking at plantings from Japanese gardens or any other climates that generally have high precipitation. For me, I… Read More Solution Gardening 101
f you’re looking to create a fun and festive ‘Red, White & Blue’ inspired garden, this garden idea from Proven Winners® is perfect and it’s OH SO SIMPLE!! … Read More DIY Patriotic Garden!
Here are a few tips on how to protect your gardens and landscape plants from the cold!… Read More How To Protect Your Spring Garden From Frost
The first day of Spring is Saturday, March 20th, 2021! Are you prepared? See below for our top 5 tips to get a greener garden faster.
Let’s face it, gardening is life, and since 2020 didn’t go as planned, we hope these 6 tips will help you plant a brighter future! #2: Make Your Bed October is the best time to set your Spring garden up for success by turning your soil and re-mulching. We recommend turning your soil over, adding about 3… Read More 6 Fall Habits For a Better Garden & Life!
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