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Caring for Mums
Chrysanthemums are lovely, semi-hardy perennials that bring color to the late summer and early fall garden. Here are a few tips to help ensure growing success! Plant early to establish…
Using the Right Fertilizers
Fertilizing plants is an important part of caring for them. Be sure to choose the right one to suit the plants’ needs and use it according to the directions on…
What Can You Plant in Fall?
The days are getting shorter, and the sun dips to bed a little earlier. As daylight slips away, you want find yourself wondering, “have I missed my chance for planting?”…
Composting: Get the Most from Your Garden
Did you know you can enrich the soil of your garden by composting? Well if you didn’t, now you do! Let’s dive into the basics of composting. What is Compost?…
Attracting Butterflies
Wanting to attract butterflies to your backyard? You’ve come to the right place! Keep reading for information about butterflies, tips for keeping them in your yard, and the plants that…
Bee Gardening
More and more gardeners are anxious to do their part to help the bees by adding to the shrinking flower-rich habitat in their area. In return, the bees will pollinate…
Planting Trees & Shrubs
Before you plant, we recommend that you have your soil tested. If you don’t know your soil pH, soil type, and soil limitations, you won’t be able to make a…
Pennsylvania’s Native Plants
Pennsylvania has a rich biodiversity, and planting more native plants is a great way to support it. Before we dive into great PA natives, what are native plants? What are…
Beat Bugs, with Bugs!
Nature has its own way of fighting the pests that attack plants in your garden. Almost everyone knows that Ladybugs help to fight other insects to protect your garden, but…
Butterfly Nectar Plants
Take care of the butterflies in your yard by providing nectar plants! Butterflies are daytime pollinators that transfer pollen while searching for food. They require nectar as their primary food…