Butterflies are easily the favorite of the insect kingdom. I mean, really. What insect is loved more than the butterfly? While most people scream at the sight of just about any other insect crawling on their bodies, people pay money for the prospect of these beautiful creatures landing on them or even near them. Butterflies, …
If you want to have the most success in your garden, consider planting more than just vegetables. There are many plants you can plant side by side that are mutually beneficial. There are so many possible combinations that we can’t list them all, but we can make some suggestions. For the sake of simplicity, we …
One of the most common questions we hear at the garden center is “What kind of light does this plant need?” If you aren’t asking, you are probably checking the plant tag trying to figure it out yourself. Whichever way you gather your info, you find out the plant needs full sun, part sun, part …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Succulents are very trendy right now, and for good reason. They are absolutely adorable, and they are easy to care for. Most of us can appreciate a plant that is low-maintenance. While many succulents do great outside, this post will focus on caring for succulents that you keep as houseplants. The Right Succulent There …
September is here which means it’s time to do a few things in your lawn and garden. Hopefully cool temperatures will arrive soon to make outdoor tasks a little more pleasant. Until then, keep sweatin’ to the oldies. Back Inside If you took your house plants outside to enjoy the summer, transfer them to a …
