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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. 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 sunny lo

Now is the perfect time to begin researching plants you'd like to add to your gardening beds in the coming months. And we have the perfect tool to help you with that! Our Plant Finder feature  on our website allows you to search for plants perfect for your landscape. By utilizing this tool, you can search for specific plants from the comfort of your sofa, create a wish list, and bring it into the nursery (please note that we may not always have every item in stock on your wis

There are a few simple things to do to show your shrubs some extra love as we head into winter! Many of these easy tasks can be beneficial for other plants also. Deadhead spent blooms. Plants with large blooms, such as Hydrangeas, should be deadheaded before winter. The reason to do so is because snow and ice can weigh down the stems of these shrubs, damaging the plant. This is not the time to heavily prune shrubs, however. Just snip the dead blooms off. Apply fresh mulch if

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

In addition to pre-cut trees, we are happy to offer live Christmas trees again this holiday season! Live Christmas trees are meant to be brought inside during the season and then planted in your yard after Christmas! For many families, it is a tradition they carry on year after year. Live Christmas Tree Tips: Similar to pre-cut trees, keep your live tree away from any air vents. Keep the root ball moist, but not too wet. Evergreens do not like "wet feet" (consistently soggy