“Proven Winners” and January Planning

siteadmin2023-11-17T16:27:10-04:00

“Proven Winners” and January Planning January is the time of year when you’re starting to get restless, so now is the time to reflect on your garden of last year. Did you like what you chose to plant? Ask yourself what planting choices were a failure last year. We know that everybody has at least one. Nobody has a perfect garden! What worked and what didn’t work? What combinations did you really love, and want to repeat, and what combinations...

How to Care for Your Christmas Plants

siteadmin2023-11-17T16:20:45-04:00

How to Care for Your Christmas Plants Christmas plants are the best way to get the desired colors everyone is looking for over the holiday season, especially inside the house. It is important to remember, however, that these plants require different kinds of growing conditions. It doesn’t matter where you buy your Christmas plants, but it does matter how you handle the plants that you purchase. You can’t take them from a heated store out into the cold and put them into...

Let’s Talk about Pruning

siteadmin2023-10-26T10:13:31-03:00

Let’s Talk about Pruning There are always so many questions about pruning. One of the things you should always remember is that before any cuts are made, the pruners should be dipped in Javex to sterilize them. Once that sharp pair of pruners is sterilized, all of your cuts should be at a 45-degree angle, pointing away from the bud. The cut should be made right above a bud to ensure that the water runs off so it does not rot...

Bring the Houseplants In

siteadmin2023-10-10T09:19:39-03:00

Bring the Houseplants In! Yes! It’s time to bring the houseplants in from the outdoors! Once the temperature drops down to the single digits, nearing that first frost, it is time to bring them in. Even one frost can do a lot of damage, so it is very important to pay close attention to fall temperatures. This can always be a bit tricky, so I recommend that people treat the soil a week to two weeks before they bring the plants...

Fall Preparation for a Fine Spring Display

siteadmin2023-09-01T09:51:05-03:00

Fall Preparation for a Fine Spring Display

As we move into the fall season, you’re likely getting ready to brave the cold by winterizing your house and your garden. The last thing on your mind is spring flowers. However, at this time of year, you should actually be taking a step back and considering how much lovelier spring will be if you welcome it with a garden full of blooms and bright colors. Now, realize that the best way to ensure...