Winter naturally does some good work taking care of our plants without our help. The steady drop in temperature helps our plants go dormant and any lasting snowfall insulates plants against freezing temperatures & icy winds. However, there are a few simple...
HOW & WHEN TO PLANT BULBS! Bulbs are precious little bundles of flower power that make us wait weeks, sometimes months, for results — but boy, are they worth it!! The term “bulb” refers not only to true bulbs, but also plants with tuberous roots, tubers, corms,...
Forcing Branches A beautiful vase of flowers is a perfect remedy for chasing away the late winter blues, when all we really want is to see is the light of spring at the end of winter’s tunnel! Bring a bit of spring indoors by gathering branches of flowering trees and...
Everything important you need to know about seed starting! SOIL : The best soil to use for seed starting in light & fine so young roots can easily grow & push through the soil. It is best if the soil mix you choose contains sphagnum peat moss for...
Poinsettia season has arrived, filling our homes with dazzling color just as the world outside turns gray and cold. If bringing one of these beautiful blooming plants home with you is part of your yearly Christmas routine, or if this is your first try, here’s all the...
Perennial Ornamental Grasses Some of the easiest, most low maintenance plants you can grow for fall interest in your landscape are perennial ornamental grasses. In fact, most grasses offer great interest all season long! Grasses provide wonderful texture, movement,...
