September Garden Tips

September Garden Tips

The temperatures are cooling down! Mornings are calling for coffee (or tea) and flannels while we take advantage of the rest of our growing season. This is the ideal time to seed new bluegrass or fescue lawns. If your lawn is looking thin, then you can add more seeds...
Tips for Pruning Shrubs – Prune before August 1st!

Tips for Pruning Shrubs – Prune before August 1st!

  Tips for Pruning Shrubs – Prune before August 1st! Pruning must be properly timed for the health and beauty of the plant. Use pruning to shape the shrub, reduce its size, direct its growth, and increase/decrease its density. We hope these hints are helpful!...
Venus Fly Traps + New NC License Plate!

Venus Fly Traps + New NC License Plate!

On July 3rd 2024, the NC government finally approved the funky new Venus Fly Trap License Plate! This endeavor has been spearheaded by the North Carolina Botanical Garden located in Chapel Hill NC. Funds raised from the license plate will go towards the North Carolina...
July Garden Tips

July Garden Tips

Ornamental PlantsWater! It is hot! Proper watering is a learned skill – learn more here. Yes you can still plant stuff! We have roughly 100 days left in the growing season.Fertilize shrubs. We carry a variety of organic fertilizers that will nourish the soil and...
Seed Types Demystified: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, and More

Seed Types Demystified: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, and More

  There are many types of seeds, but what exactly does Heirloom mean anyway? And how is it different from Open-pollinated and Hybrid? Here’s our quick guide: Heirloom Seeds have a rich genetic history and are sometimes called heritage seeds. All heirloom...