Too Soon To Plant Perennials? | Tip of the Week
March 17, 2023
Unfortunately for all of us who want to get outdoors and start planting, it’s really too soon to plant perennials and to expect them to survive the recent snows and possible hard...
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Children Benefit From Gardening | Tip of The Week
March 03, 2023
Children who grow their own vegetables are five times more likely to eat them, according to a 2015 study. Whether it’s at school or at home, gardening can benefit their health...
Now's The Perfect Time To Compost, Even With Some Snow | Tip of The Week
February 24, 2023
Why winter composting is important.
Compost needs time to mellow or break down. That’s why it works to put it down during the winter, even if it isn’t tilled into...
Freshen up those tired looking flower pots for fall | Tip of the Week
September 16, 2022 Freshen Up Those Tired Looking Flowerpots for Fall
It seems like summer does not want to end, but it is going to be fall in 6 days. Everyone likes to decorate their...
Gift ideas for the plant lover | Tip of the Week
December 10, 2021This Sunday is National Poinsettia Day. Poinsettias are a great gift for this time of year. While they are not edible and could cause mild illness, they aren't poisonous to kids or pets....
5 Tips on how to protect your plants in a deep freeze | Tip of the week
February 12, 2021The forecast predicts overnight temperatures in the single digits this weekend. Are your plants protected? In this blog, we will share tips on how to protect your indoor and outdoor plants...
Winter Plant Care | Tip of the Week
December 25, 2020
Plants are a great living gift during the holidays. Be sure you know how to adjust indoor plant care during the winter, and your houseplants will bring you joy well into the new year....
DIY Holiday Decorations from your Yard | Tip of the Week
November 20, 2020
Before you go shopping for holiday bric-a-brac, check out what Mother Nature has left in your yard. Yesterday's pruning debris can quickly be transformed into today's seasonal...
How to Garden Indoors | Tip of the Week
November 13, 2020
The backyard garden may be finished for the season, but you can keep your green thumb in shape with an indoor herb garden this fall and winter.
If you choose the right...
Invite Pollinators Into Your Yard
June 19, 2020
Next week is Pollinator Week. To celebrate, invite pollinators into your landscape. It's good for them, and it's good for your garden.
What do pollinators do for us?...
3 Custom Living Mother's Day Gift Ideas 2020
May 08, 2020A living gift is a great idea for Mother's Day. Whether she lives in an apartment or a house with a big yard, there is a plant for every Mom. We've got a few ideas for celebrating Mom...
5 Tips to start a garden this season
May 01, 2020
Happy May! Successful gardening doesn't have to be complicated or exotic. As with many endeavors, keeping the process simple and grounded in the basics pays off. This week we are...