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Preventing Pumpkin Rot
Fall is here, full of pretty mums and pumpkins lining porches… until the pumpkins start to rot. Why do pumpkins rot? The two biggest causes of rotting pumpkins are warm…
Growing Great Garlic
Growing your own garlic is so incredibly rewarding, and with a little bit of space, you can easily grow enough for the entire year! The growing process for garlic starts…
Bulbs for Spring Blooms
Iris and Allium, Narcissus and Hyacinth, Crocus and Crown Imperials, Tulips and Daffodils, and the list goes on! These are just a handful of spring blooms grown from bulbs. But…
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…