Michelle’s Tips for Growing Holiday Plants Poinsettias are the most popular of holiday plants, brightening up our homes during the darkest time of the year.  Because they bring so much color and joy into our lives, it can be hard to just throw them out after the holidays are over and send them to […]

  Michelle’s Tips for Easy Holiday Bulbs If forcing bulbs is a new interest, choosing Amaryllis is the right place to begin. Amaryllis deliver huge, brilliant flowers, in abundance and in lots of jazzy color combinations. Some are even fragrant. They are also, surprisingly, among the easiest plants to grow. The amaryllis we sell don’t […]

There is Lime and then there is Lime! One of the questions I am frequently asked in the fall is, Why should I lime? I often find that even gardeners who lime their lawns every year do not really understand how lime works, they just know it does. Lime is one of the least expensive […]

  What to plant for amazing fall color. A Michelle ism, Your garden never closes! So many shrubs, trees and perennials are available to brighten up your fall. I am recommending some easy care favorites you may want to tuck into your home landscape right now. The trees and shrubs below are my most reliable […]

    Why do my Hydrangea fail to bloom? All through late summer and early fall we hear from customers who are having difficulty getting their Hydrangea macrophylla (Big Leaf or Mop Head) to bloom. We often hear that their Hydrangeas have great foliage, but no flowers in sight. It’s hard to not be impressed with […]

“My garden is my favorite teacher.” Betsy Canas Garmon It’s hot, hot, hot! The average monthly precipitation for June is 3.93” and recorded so far for the entire month has been 1.48”. We spend a lot of our time here at the garden centers watering plants. We consider watering our most important job, so you can […]

Mint. Basil. Lemon Verbena. Rosemary. Cilantro. Dill. Whether they’re muddled, infused, or simply snipped for a pretty and fragrant garnish, fresh herbs make a wonderful addition to summer cocktails. Add citrus (lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit) and there is no end to what you can create! A great thing about these herbs is they require […]

Bewitching the Butterfly More and more, gardeners are planning their gardens that attract wildlife to the yard, creating sunny spaces that promise not only the beauty of blooms, but a vibrant and ever-changing wildlife display. One of the most popular choices, the butterfly garden offers enthusiasts a special challenge: gardeners can include host plants for […]