Calathea are some of our most beautiful houseplants. They are also known as a “Peacock Plant”, a “Zebra Plant”, or a “Rattlesnake Plant” (my least favorite of the titles). Some are even called a “Prayer Plant” because their leaves lift high as the evening approaches and then drop again in the morning. Their leaves almost …
Happy March, friends! We know you are as excited as we are to get out in the yard again and watch things spring back to life. Although we have been experiencing some cold temperatures, and probably haven’t seen the last of winter, warmer days are definitely on the way and there is a lot that …
You want a tree for a small space. You have a spot in your small landscaped bed or in your courtyard that needs a tree that won’t grow too tall or too wide And you don’t want the tree to overwhelm the space. Or maybe you want a small tree that will be the focal …
A post on a tree. Is a tree really worthy of its own blog post you may ask? I gasp at your audacity. Of course it is! And this tree and all of its varieties are especially worthy. The Redbud. Now, true tree enthusiasts may scoff and throw back their heads and expect a fancy …
Spring has arrived and we are dreaming of green grass, warm soil, fresh, crisp veggies and juicy, mouth-watering fruit. It is a great time to get in the garden and start planting. We have many vegetables in stock, and recently received a shipment of so many seeds! Come take a look and get to planting …
Think about how much time you spend indoors or in a vehicle. No, really. Think about it. I’ll give you a minute. Did you know that 1 in 4 Americans hardly ever go outside? That is a 25% of the population, people! Sitting inside. ALL the time. And even if we don’t fall into that …
Pansies are the face of fall, winter and even spring flower beds. They add delightful pops of color during the dreary days of winter. Many of you have probably already planted your pansies, but if you haven’t, we’ve got planting tips for you. Whether you have planted your pansies, or still need to, we wanted …
A couple of months ago, I (Amanda) bought my daughter a Jade plant. Her middle name is Jade, so she thought this plant was grown exclusively for her (she’s 8). I told her she was responsible for taking care of it, and she did. DILIGENTLY. Apparently, too diligently. She watered it at least once a …
You might be thinking that you wish you would have had this to read before the week’s heat wave, but I can pretty much guarantee this heat wave won’t be the last that we will see here in central NC. Y’all, in case you haven’t been outside, it’s HOT. And if you get hot and …
We are nearly halfway through 2018. Find that hard to believe? We do, too! But here we are and we have a few reminders for caring for your outdoor spaces in June. Flowers/Shrubs/Trees Cut back greenery of your bulb flowers (daffodils, tulips, etc.) that have turned yellow. Remember a couple months ago when we told …
