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Pruning is an important part of keeping shrubs healthy, attractive, and growing their best. Regular pruning can improve a plant’s shape, encourage fresh growth, increase flowering, and help maintain the right size for your landscape. A good place to start with any shrub is by removing what are often called the three D’s: Dead DyingRead More →

TOMATO GROWING TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL HARVEST Growing tomatoes is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening, but success depends on choosing the right varieties and providing consistent care throughout the season. From planting and watering to fertilizing and harvesting, small adjustments can make a big difference in fruit quality and yield. Because everyRead More →

Hummingbird Feeders Spotting a tiny hummingbird in your garden can be such a delight. Hummingbird feeders are a simple way to ensure a constant supply of nectar is available to any feathered guest stopping by without having to plant a thing. Food Sources Nectar is a sugary fluid secreted by plants. It's also a hummingbird’sRead More →

SHADE-LOVING PLANTS MADE EASYLooking for the best plants for shade? This list is a great place to start, but it’s only the beginning. Every shade garden is unique, shaped by light levels, soil conditions, and nearby trees. To discover an even wider variety of shade-loving plants—and to find the best options for your space—we inviteRead More →

Why Homegrown Strawberries Are Worth It Fresh-picked strawberries offer a flavor and texture that’s hard to match. Many strawberries sold in grocery stores are varieties selected to hold up well during shipping and handling, which can sometimes mean sacrificing some of the sweetness, tenderness, and just-picked taste you get from berries grown at home. OneRead More →

Bring on the Color Before the Heat Arrives You don’t have to wait for warm summer weather to fill your garden with color. Cool-weather annuals and early spring annuals thrive in the crisp temperatures of the season, making them a great way to brighten containers, window boxes, porches, and garden beds while much of theRead More →

What's the difference between an annual and a perennial? Plants fall into two main categories: annuals and perennials. Annuals need to be replanted every year because they won't survive through the winter. Perennials will come back every year after dying back to the ground in the winter. So why would anyone plant annuals? In short,Read More →

Spring 2025Is it too early to plant?In short, it depends on what you're wanting to plant. We're nearly guaranteed to see more nights dip into the mid-20's, so if the plants aren't frost-hardy, they won't make it. Many cool weather annuals can survive even when temperatures dip into the high 20's. (Evergreens, and dormant treesRead More →

Water gardens add a unique flare to the landscape and can become a fun hobby for gardeners. When deciding where to place your pond or water feature, keep in mind that most water plants need at least 6 hours of sun per day. Also consider safety if there are small children in your yard. ThereRead More →

Kimberly Queen These ferns are our best seller for a reason-- they're easy to care for and their lush fronds bring life to any spot you have. Compliment their upright growing habit by planting in a pot or combine with trailing annuals in a hanging basket. Light: Sun or Shade Soil: Well Drained Available atRead More →

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