We love our plants – they add life and beauty to a home like nothing else! But we also love our pets. They, too, add life and beauty to a home, plus they are a lot more fun to play with than a plant! Fortunately you don’t have to choose one or the other for […]
Do squirrels keep eating the bird seed you put out for the birds? These cute but pesky little guys can really put a dent in your bird food supply! Try using bird food that contains ingredients that birds cannot detect but squirrels can – and they hate it! We offer Wild Delight Sizzle N Heat blend. […]
Q: I love the idea of a small herb garden in my kitchen with just a few cooking herbs. I’d like to know what the lighting requirements are – space too, since I don’t have much of it! Basil, Oregano, Thyme and Sage all add flavor and interest to foods. Of course, nothing beats the […]
Q: I keep having to break the ice on my birdbath. When I forget, I’m afraid they’ll go thirsty. Any ideas? Absolutely! We’re glad you asked because it gives us a chance to remind ALL of our friends to smash up that ice frequently. That water is a necessity and their little beaks usually can’t […]
Here’s a list of some (but not all) of our most popular houseplants that are harmless to pets (both cats and most dogs, too). For the plant’s safety, it’s best to place someone where that is inaccessible to felines but that is sometimes hard to do since cats are notorious for finding a way to […]
Q: I’m tempted to plant some young trees since the ground is pretty soft due to rains and to the occasional warming spells we’ve had this winter. Is it too early? I don’t want them to be killed by any late freezes still to come. You are wise to get a jump on spring planting! […]
In February, we recommend you test your soil pH to determine if lime is needed and if so, how much. We have easy, affordable tests available for do-it-yourselfers. Remember, too, that the end of February marks the beginning of grass sowing time! You can sow your grass seed any time from then into early March. Our […]
Lawn Care – How can I hit the ground running when it comes to getting a great lawn this year? The key to a beautiful lawn can be summed up in two words “Planning” and “Patience”. One you have a handle on these two things, anything is possible INCLUDING a lovely green lawn! It doesn’t […]
Orchids – Are they as hard to grow as they seem? The answer is both Yes and No. Yes, many varieties of orchids can be really tricky to grow successfully. But No, there is one stunning variety that IS easy to grow and will blow you away with its exotic colors and unique growing habit! […]
I’m Considering Raised Bed Gardening This Year – Why is it so popular? Good question! Whether you grow flowers or vegetables, people are totally into raised beds for a variety of reasons. Start thinking about it now and do some research on purchasing one of the read-made beds or maybe even making one yourself! Here […]
