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We have all the information you need on how to protect your plant babies during this upcoming snow/ice storm. We all remember the cold we had during Christmas a few years back. Many plants were damaged or killed. In that case, the temps dropped so drastically so quickly that plants didn't have time to adjust. Plants handle a steady drop in temperatures much better than a sudden drop. Our goal is to slow the rate of freezing and always protect the root system. By employing the

We don't need to tell you it's hot outside! Here are some tips to help your garden as we begin to slowly transition to fall over the next several weeks. Annuals:   Many spring/summer annuals may look droopy in late summer. Remove any annuals that are "spent", meaning they are diseased or dying. It will clean up your garden visually. If your annuals need to be pruned, remove any dead blooms weekly and remove damaged foliage. Cut back Petunias that aren't blooming well- they w

There are 3 main tasks you can accomplish in early/mid-February to help your garden get a great start for spring. Over the next few weeks, there will be several other garden to-dos to take care of (pruning many types of plants being one of them), but today, we are sharing the 3 main gardening tasks right now: Using horticultural oil Amending your soil if needed Adding a fresh layer of mulch (if you aren't planning to plant this spring) Horticultural Oil: As spring nears, it's

Talk about swoon-worthy blooms; Camellias are gorgeous and bloom in the cooler months of the year. We have several varieties currently available that are budding and will be full of blooms over the next several weeks! This shrub would be a perfect Valentine's Day gift for your sweetheart who loves flowers! Camellias love part sun to shade locations. Protection from the afternoon sun is important for these shrubs. Many varieties can reach 10′-12′ tall, making this shrub even m

Winter is a time of rest for most gardeners. Though the garden may look barren, this chilly season offers a special time for dedicated gardeners, an exciting invitation to dream and prepare for the vibrant seasons ahead. Embracing the quiet moments of winter can spark creativity and set the stage for a flourishing garden in spring. Winter's landscape holds a distinctive beauty amidst its quietness. For gardeners, these still moments are perfect for reflection. In winter's ba

A fresh layer of mulch is an important addition to fall landscaping. Remember last year's abnormally frigid temperatures at Christmas? While it's true that a fresh layer of mulch still would not have completely protected all plants from those cold temperatures (and the very quick rate at which the temperatures dropped during that time), mulch helps insulate plants in winter. Think of mulch as a snuggly blanket for your plants. Mulch also has a benefit in the summer heat- it k

If you love figs, you may be interested to know you can easily grow your own in our region! Figs are delicious as a snack themselves, in jams and jellies, dishes and desserts. To us, they are a decadent-tasting fruit! 'Chicago Hardy' fig is as its name suggests, hardy in our region, stays compact, so it fits well in smaller landscapes, and can even be grown in a container pot. If left to its own devices and not often pruned, it can grow to be 10' tall by 10' wide. If grown in