Perennials - also known as forever flowers, since they return to your garden year after year on their own - should be planted ASAP if you are starting them from seed. And you should! What could be prettier than a garden full of colorful perennials - easy to plant,...
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Terrific Tips for Healthy Trees (& Shrubs!)
The earlier the better when pruning Deciduous trees and shrubs, so do it now! Winter is the best and least stressful time for any structural pruning and larger cuts that may be required, to remove any dead, damaged, or weak branches. Avoid topping your trees as this...
Protect Your Plants Like You Protect Yourself
No, you don't need to put a mask on them, but protecting them against spring and summer insects and diseases is almost as easy! Be on the lookout for a mild February day - anything above 50 degrees - then spring into action! For a safe, natural organic product, we...
How Sharp Are You?
You may not BE a lawn mower blade or pruning tool, but chances are you have them. And if so, this is the perfect month to hone them for the season ahead! By sharpening those mower blades and pruners, you'll make the job of USING them so much easier! A crisp clean...
Testing, Testing Can You Hear Me Now?
I hope so because this is one test you don't want to miss! Testing your soil can make all the difference between a successful lawn and garden, and one that doesn't quite make the grade. A soil test will reveal how much - if any - fertilizer and/or lime your soil...
Join the Sewing Circle
The EJC Sowing Circle is an unofficial group of patrons who prefer to sow their vegetables and flowers from seed. There are lots of benefits to indoor sowing, including providing a fun and rewarding task for an often-dreary winter day. When you start seeds this...
Cover Up The Bald Spots
It's time to quit tolerating those ugly bald spots in your lawn and do something about them - especially since they are so easy to fix! There two ways to repair those spots that are both easy and efficient. Patching can be very effective - that is where you use...
They’re Not Just for Christmas Anymore
Poinsettias are a beautiful symbol of Christmas, but if you are discarding yours after the holidays, you're missing out on a whole other season of flowering on these gorgeous plants! Shame on you! The poinsettia in the picture was purchased for Christmas and this...
Star in Your Own Cooking Show
Picture this - you bustling in the kitchen, whipping up a culinary master piece, topped off with fresh herbs snipped from your pretty indoor garden. The great news is - you can grow certain herbs in your very own kitchen so c'mon and make it happen! Our greenhouses...
Open Your Home to New Life in 2021
Brighten up your home, your office, or your home office, with gorgeous green houseplants from the selection at Evergreen of Johnson City. Our greenhouses are at their fullest ever, bursting with houseplant possibilities. Many plants work actively to improve the air...
Winter Planting
Winter time is a terrific time to plant trees, shrubs and many perennials! Adding new trees and shrubs to your landscape this month – or any time this winter – is smarter than you may know – it benefits the tree/shrub itself, and is easier for you too. As long as the...
Going Organic
If you like the idea of keeping your plants and vegetables pure and natural, Organic Gardening may be what you're looking for! In a nutshell, "organic gardening is a term used to designate that the flowers, herbs or vegetables have not been subjected to any chemical...
Watering & Care: New Planting Instructions
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The Importance of Pre-Planning for Spring Planting
The Importance of Pre-Planning for Spring Planting – what's the big deal? In January & February, when you're not planting, you should be planning! Take measurements, study photographs, browse through magazines and on-line for pictures. In winter your landscape...
Parlor Palm Care Sheet
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ZZ Plant Care Sheet
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Sansevieria Care Sheet
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Ponytail Palm Care Sheet
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Prayer Plant Care Sheet
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Phalaenopsis Orchid Care Sheet
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Bulbs for Spring 2021 – Get ‘Em While You Can!
Hold off on planting your spring bulbs until almost Thanksgiving, when danger of any early growth from warm spells has mostly passed. But DO stock up on your favorites this month, and the sooner the better. They tend to disappear fast and by planting time, you may...
Planting and Growing Herbs in the Fall & Winter
We have the best selection of herbs in the area and can't wait to show them off to you! Come pick up your favorites - whether you're growing them indoors or out, we have everything you need (and we do mean EVERYTHING) to successfully grow herbs for cooking, for...