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If Your Christmas Cactus Isn't Blooming, Try These Tips
Christmas cactuses are an elegant holiday flower. They add a beautiful, traditional touch during the holidays, and can be passed down for generations. If yours aren't blooming, this blog post will help you know what to do to get them to bloom next year. And if you don't yet have one of these beauties or want another, we have many that are blooming in several different colors at the nursery now! Sometimes, getting your Christmas cactus to bloom can be a little tricky. If yours
Rebekah
Dec 32 min read


Get Your Patio and Backyard Ready for Holiday Company
Hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas at your house this year? Your dining room table will be set, your home will sparkle inside, but don't forget about the outdoors, too! Use these simple tips to create a cozy and inviting outdoor space for guests to mingle during holiday gatherings. Make sure to have seating with a few small tables to place drinks. Blow the leaves off your patio or deck, but you can keep some of the ones in the yard or rake them to your gardening beds. Leaves c
Rebekah
Nov 71 min read


Plant Red (or Yellow!) Twig Dogwoods for Amazing Fall and Winter Interest
Red and Yellow Twig Dogwoods are spectacular in fall and winter in the garden! Their bright, colorful stems add an interesting texture and make an artistic addition to a landscape. They are easy to grow and thrive in full sun. They also make excellent cuttings for holiday arrangements. How/ Where to Plant: Pick one color, either red or yellow, and plant in a grouping of 3 or more Or, pick one and tuck it into a garden landscape to be a focal point during the cold months Thi
Rebekah
Oct 231 min read


How to Care for Your Backyard Birds in Fall and Winter
There are several simple steps you can take to care for the birds that frequent your yard this fall and winter. By doing so, you're helping provide everything they need to thrive. You will also, of course, have the added benefit of enjoying their presence in your garden all year long. Below, we are sharing how to care for them over the next several months. Leave the leaves in your gardening beds. During fall and winter, songbirds use the leaves to forage through, in search of
Rebekah
Oct 152 min read


How to Create Harmony Throughout Your Garden
In spring, it can be tempting to come to the garden center and pick up one (or three!) of everything in bloom. Maybe not literally...
Rebekah
May 232 min read


16 Trees & Shrubs that are Suitable Under Power Lines
Many trees can be planted under electrical lines and never get close in size to needing to be trimmed by the power company. In this...
Rebekah
May 24 min read


How to Create a Privacy Screen Using A Variety of Deciduous and Evergreen Plants
Privacy screens can be desired for any number of reasons. Whether you want to block an unsightly view, create a cozy gardening space, or...
Rebekah
Apr 243 min read


The 5 Building Blocks of Gardening: Essential Tips for Beginner Gardeners
It's important to understand the essential elements of a successful garden. Soil, sunlight, water, fertilizer and mulch are all essential...
Rebekah
Apr 96 min read


An Overview for Starting Seeds
If you haven't already, now is the time to begin warm-weather vegetable and herb seeds, and we have everything you need to begin. To...
Rebekah
Feb 252 min read

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