A vegetable garden can be the perfect addition to your landscape. Growing your own vegetables organically ensures healthful produce and saves you the high prices of organically grown produce at the grocery store. When thinking about how to start growing vegetables, the first thing you’ll want to look at is seeds and placement. • Situate […]
When growing herbs follow these basic guidelines: Plant herbs in average garden soil with organic matter added to improve texture and drainage. Choose a site that receives at least 6 hours of direct sun each day. Avoid ground where water stands or runs during heavy rains. Compensate for poor drainage with raised beds amended with […]
Three tips for growing perennials. 1. Planting and spacing: Perennials can be planted throughout the year, but perform best when planted in the spring and fall. Careful attention should be paid to the mature height and spread of each plant. Refer to the care and culture tag on each plant, or ask one of our staff […]
Three tips for growing annuals… 1. Planting and spacing: Plant transplants closely so they fill in quickly. Usually, the tag will say to plant 8 to 12 inches apart, so pick 8 inches for a great show of flowers more quickly. I actually take a ruler into the garden, or measure off the spacing with my […]
Raise new plants that grow as big and mighty as Jack’s Beanstalk with these five tips for planting success. Your new plants will look so perfect your neighbors will think you plucked them right from a fairy tale! Before you even think about picking up your garden trowel, check out these tips. Say Yes […]
What do you see when you go out to collect the mail each day? A patch of worn earth or a vibrant, blooming garden? Creating a garden that will deliver smiles daily is an easy task when you consider these valuable tips. Let’s face it—we all lead busy lives that leave little time to actually […]
Everyone loves to have beautiful containers of plants around their home and garden and it seems like we all know someone who just has a knack for having great containers. Years of trial and error and access to people with great knowledge in container gardening have taught me a few tricks of the trade. One of the […]