The Ashcombe Blog
Plants That Repel Ticks
Spring and summer are wonderful months here in Central Pennsylvania – longer and warmer days, time spent in the garden and on walks or hikes. But there’s one part of…
What to do in the June Garden
What can you do in the June garden? If you’re struggling with what-to-do-and-when in you garden, this blog is for you! Though many people have wrapped up primary planting, wonders…
Watering 101: How Much and How Often to Water Plants
Everyday we get questions about watering. The biggest thing is knowing when and how much to water your plants. We’ve compiled these tips and tricks to help you know when…
Growing Beautiful Roses
Roses can be a tough plant to care for and keep coming back. The experts at Ashcombe have compiled this care instruction document just for you! Click here for more…
Herb Blends to DIY
Did you know you can DIY your own spice mixes for cooking? Use herbs from your garden to create delicious and fresh herb blends – recipes below! The following recipes…
Growing Vegetables in Containers
If you have a passion for vegetable gardening, but feel limited by space, don’t give up! There are alternatives, such as growing vegetables in containers. Vegetables, flowers, and herbs can…
Rhododendrons and Azaleas
About Rhododendrons and Azaleas Rhododendrons and azaleas are long lived, woody evergreens that are both in the genus Rhododendron, but in different plant families. These shade tolerant shrubs have extremely…
Attracting Hummingbirds
Attracting Hummingbirds Here in Central Pennsylvania, bird-watchers anxiously await the return of the Ruby-Throat Hummingbirds each year. These little jewels are the smallest of birds, and are fascinating to watch…
Attracting Birds
Watching birds flying in to eat at your backyard feeders can be a very fun and rewarding experience. Attracting the birds to your feeding station can be difficult, though. Generally,…
10 Best Bets for Indoor Herb Success
Whether you’re looking to grow herbs indoors due to a lack of yard space or for the benefit of fresh herbs year-round, indoor herb gardening can be a rewarding experience.…
Pansy Care Instructions
Pansies are hardy, or cold-tolerant annuals. They can survive cold snaps, even snow, with little damage except to the open blossoms. These plants grow quickly in the cool weather of…
Planning a Budget-Friendly Wedding
Venue, attire, food, favors, flowers, photographers – it adds up fast, and that’s just scratching the surface! Your big day shouldn’t be filled with dread thinking about all the money…