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 […]
Keeping Birds Fed through winter – Why Bother?Won’t they just find food somewhere else? Sure there are some natural sources of food for birds in winter, like berry-bearing shrubs and fallen nuts and fruit. But is there ENOUGH? Usually not. Insects and fruit are so much harder for birds to come by in the winter. […]
The Importance of Pre-Planning for Spring Planting – what’s the big deal? When you consider how quickly those spring weeks go by, it really IS a big deal to hit the ground running! If you don’t already have a plan in place, or at least some good ideas about what direction you want to take, […]
“Air Quality” Houseplants – do they really make a difference? Certain houseplants really can make a difference in the quality of the air you breathe in a home or office. And since this time of year, we spend so much more time indoors, it’s especially nice to have an air purifier that is quiet AND […]
No matter how big or small their home, there is a perfect spot in EVERY home for a houseplant, as long as it’s the right one! We have hundreds to choose from and a friendly staff who will help you choose the right one for almost ANY growing condition! Lots of folks have limited direct […]
Not only are you giving a living gift of beauty that will be enjoyed for decades (even generations!) to come, a tree or shrub is a gift that will actually increase the value of the home where it will reside! Our Suggestions on how to gift it: If the recipient is a do-it-yourselfer, we suggest […]
This is a great gift for anyone who enjoys cooking, crafting, dabbling with medicinal herbs, whatever! And the inexpensive price tag on most herbs is a real plus for the giver. Here are some of our favorite ways to present this present (so to speak): We have plenty of cooking herbs to choose from, most in a […]
We have a perennial for every garden, every landscape, every color preference, and even every personality (that’s right, we said “Personality”!) that exists! First of all remember that it is perfectly safe to plant most perennials in the winter. As long as the ground is not frozen and you can dig a hole, you can plant! And […]
