We LOVE our Daddy Pete’s products! They make an amazing product line of soils and compost that are the best in the industry, in our humble opinion. But we understand knowing what type of soil mix is best can be a little daunting and overwhelming. Our FGS Plant Sales Associate, Courtney, walked me through each …
Fall Shrubs for Color
You can enjoy planting in our area year round, but the warm soil and cooler temperatures of fall make it a perfect time for planting. What else do we love about fall? Color!! The leaves changing color is a favorite for most all nature enthusiasts. While you may adore the changing color of the trees, …
Evergreen Perennials
Perennials–I think most of us know that they come back year after year, which is why we love them so much, but a lot of people falsely presume that all perennials are deciduous. Actually, many perennials are evergreen and will provide color all year long. To help you, we decided to suggest some perennials that …
Shrubs for Screening
There is probably an area around your house you wish you could just cover up so you didn’t have to look at it…an air conditioning unit, electrical boxes, or trash cans. The good news is you can cover that area or at least make it less noticeable with the right shrub. I checked with our …
Good Night, Perennials
As winter quickly approaches, you have watched many of your perennials lose their leaves or transition from beautiful green to shades of yellow, brown, and even to shades of black (no shades of gray here, thankfully). Your beautiful perennial garden has lost its luster and might even be–dare I say–ugly. Or maybe you have some perennials …
November Lawn and Garden Reminders
What?! It is November already? Yep! And you know what that means. The holidays are just around the corner. Around here, we couldn’t be more excited, and we are doing all that we can to get ready. Chances are, you probably are, too. We want to make sure you don’t forget to prepare your green …
Fall Fill, Thrill and Spill
Fill, thrill and spill is a planting technique that will help you create a gorgeous container planting. If you have been following us for a while, you may remember that we had a seminar and posted about this technique in the spring. We hope you heeded our advice and had great success with your containers …
October Lawn and Garden Tips
Fall is FINALLY going to be in the air this weekend, so it will be the perfect time to work in the lawn and garden. Whether you take care of it this weekend or next, just don’t forget to do these things in October. Flower Power Plant Bulbs October is the ideal time to plant …
Pumpkin Preservation Tips
Let’s face it. Pumpkins are the bee’s knees this time of year. Whether you prefer to sip on them in your pumpkin spice latte, taste them in your pumpkin muffins, decorate with them to delight, or carve them into terrifying faces, they are almost guaranteed to make some kind of appearance in your home this …
Planting Trees and Shrubs
Trees and shrubs are a great addition to your landscape for so many reasons. Trees are a great benefit to the environment and add beautiful color to your landscape, some of them all year long. Shrubs are also a great choice! They come in so many sizes, many of them bloom or produce berries, and …