Never in the history of Evergreen of Johnson City have we had a selection THIS BIG of tropical plants! So big, in fact, we had to open a new greenhouse just to house them! Each one is strong and healthy and ready to take home today and bring a touch of the tropics to YOUR […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
“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 […]
Bulbs are gorgeous, but what if you just can’t wait until spring? What if IMPATIENCE is your middle name and you want spring bulbs to bloom in the middle of winter? Good news – you can have that! Just force them! If you’d like to enjoy those gorgeous spring flowers BEFORE spring, “forcing” the bulbs […]
Inspect houseplants for spider mites, scale, mealybugs, etc. The plants inside your home are a tropical paradise to certain bugs and insects. Give them a good inspection – changes in leaf color or texture can indicate the presence of insects. Also look for any very fine webbing under the leaves or between the leaves and […]
As the temperatures finally start to cool a little, it’s time to get ready to bring your outdoor plants inside for the season. Lots of container plants like tropicals and tender houseplants can survive the winter indoors and greet another growing season next year! But before you bring them indoors… Remember to do it gradually. […]
With the proper care, some tropical plants can be over-wintered and bloom again next year! Any steps you take will be well worth it when you are rewarded with their growth and beauty for years to come! Read on for examples of which tropical plants fall in to this category: HIBISCUS: That’s right! Those big […]
