Strategies to Prevent Cold Damage

Strategies to Prevent Cold Damage

When winter temperatures quickly drop below 32F, particularly if it has been dry, this can be incredibly stressful on plants, to the point of causing serious damage and even death to plants – especially those in containers. The bigger the drop in temperatures,...
Our 2022 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Our 2022 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

We’ve got you covered on great gifts! 1. Felco pruners are a staff favorite! These excellent pruners are made of Swiss steel and can last a lifetime, thanks to their ability to have ALL parts replaced. We carry a variety of their pruners, holsters, and...
Get Gorgeous for the Holidays – Plant Amaryllis Bulbs!

Get Gorgeous for the Holidays – Plant Amaryllis Bulbs!

Huge showy flowers in shades of red shout CELEBRATE – that’s amaryllis! Elegant and joyous, blooming amaryllis add fresh beauty to your holiday decorations like nothing else can. Tips for planting amaryllis bulbs: Plant 6-12 weeks before you’d like it to bloom –...
Leaves – Love them and Leave Them!

Leaves – Love them and Leave Them!

By Wilma R. Penland As children along with our dogs we liked jumping into piles of leaves, crunching through them, or throwing handfuls in the air. My folks used them as bedding for farm animals. Leaves were composted and used to enrich the garden. Oak leaves were...
Perennial Garden Design

Perennial Garden Design

Perennial Garden Design By Ruth Gonzalez There’s nothing like a perennial garden! Perennials come back every year getting a little fuller with each season, and they usually have a particular bloom time during the season. Some well-loved perennials are found in many...
Hydrangeas – Summer Beauties

Hydrangeas – Summer Beauties

Hydrangeas – Summer Beauties By Wilma R. Penland The genus Hydrangea contains a wide variety of species and cultivars (at least 75).    Some of the most popular are those in the Hydrangea macrophylla (bigleaf) family. These bloom blue, pink, or shades in between...