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We're always looking a season (or two!) ahead here at the nursery. We plant our (huge!) pumpkin patch in our fields in mid-June. Mid-late June is the ideal time to plant most varieties. Planting at this time will give you pumpkins in mid-September to mid/ late October, just in time for Halloween. If you'd like to plant some in your own backyard, here are some tips: You can plant pumpkin seeds directly in the ground. If your ground is tough, we recommend tilling it beforehan

It's time to take a good look at any plants that stay in container pots outdoors year-round. If they've been in those pots for two years or more, it's time to either repot with fresh soil or pot up- meaning they have outgrown their current pot and need a larger one. For repotting (not needing a new, larger pot): Regular potting soil tends to be too lightweight for outdoor shrubs in pots. Consider using a high-quality potting soil (Fox Farm's potting soils are great and we of

Deciduous trees are prone to suckers, which means (as our photo below shows) that your tree has put forth the effort to produce a new branch or stem, but it's near the base of the tree and is not needed there. Suckers happen on most deciduous trees, especially Crape Myrtles, Dogwoods, Japanese Maples, and younger trees in general. Prune those low-growing stems or branches as soon as you notice them (if you don't want them there, of course) because they "suck" the energy that

Nothing says spring and summer like fresh-cut flowers in your home, especially when they come straight from your garden! Whether you love them beside your kitchen sink or in your bedroom, cut flowers add cheerfulness and serenity indoors. There are many options that make excellent cut flowers. Below, we're sharing 22 of our absolute favorites! Perennials: Coneflowers Black Eyed Susan Lenten Rose (this blooms in late winter to mid-spring for a great option in cooler months)

Forsythia, flowering Quince (shown above), Yoshino cherry trees, Kwanzan cherry trees, deciduous Magnolias... if you plan to prune any of these trees or shrubs, it's time! You need to prune spring-blooming deciduous trees & shrubs after they've finished blooming because these plants begin to form new buds for next year inside their stems during the hot summer months. If you wait to prune these plants in fall, you will be unintentionally cutting off a lot of their buds for nex

Our 6 best tips to grow Irises: 🌿Irises are best planted in spring or summer, long before winter cold sets in. 🌿Don't plant them too deep- their rhizomes should peek out above the soil and never be completely covered. 🌿Plant in full sun in well-draining soil. Some light afternoon shade is fine, also. 🌿Don't skimp- plant in a mass-planting/ grouping for the prettiest look!! 🌿After they bloom, cut their stems (not foliage) down to the ground. 🌿This perennial needs its fol

In our video today, Lynn is sharing how to help prevent the dreaded bagworm from infesting your evergreens. The product we're sharing today is by Bonide, and it is a Systemic Insect Control. We offer it here at the nursery and can answer any questions you have.

We love houseplants & most of us here at the nursery have about a gazillion of them in our homes. ☺️ Watering Tips for Houseplants: Suppose you're new to houseplants or have a tendency to overwater (or as we affectionately say, "over-love") your houseplants. In that case, we always recommend having them in pots with drainage holes & a saucer underneath. If you'd like to try a pot without a drainage hole (b/c let's face it, there are a lot of cute pots without them & also, tha

Succulents come in many different varieties, sizes, and colors. Some are spiky, some are soft, some have rounded leaves, while others have pointed leaves. Some produce flowers while some do not. They are beautiful and unique, adding eye candy and interest to your home. Sunlight Requirements Before heading to the plant nursery to shop for succulents, look around your home at the sunlight that is streaming inside. Most succulents need bright, indirect sunlight, so you need a s