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 …
Veggie Seed Starting Tips
It is January and it’s cold, but you are dreaming of spring and oh-so-ready to get your hands in the dirt. Believe me, we 100% feel the same way. As you know, many of your favorite veggies can’t be planted yet. But don’t lose hope! There are some that can! There are seeds you can …
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, …
Haworthia Care
Haworthia are a popular succulent for good reason–they are adorable AND easy to care for! There are too many types to name (around 150 species) but whether you choose the more common Haworthia fasciata (Zebra) or the harder to find Haworthia cooperi, you will be delighted by the beauty and ease of care required to …
Repotting Your Houseplants: A General Guide
Many houseplants like to stay in the pot they were bought in, sometimes for years, but from time to time, your plant will get large enough or root bound enough that it is time to replant. Or your plant might have babies that need to start their own home. There are a few signs that …
Repotting and Dividing Birdsnest Sansevieria
This Birdsnest Sansevieria is one of my favorite houseplants (and that is saying something since I, Amanda, have over 60). Sometime last year, I noticed two baby shoots growing out of the side. I was ecstatic. I checked with Judy, our FGS houseplant coach, and asked her whether I should divide it or wait. She …
Low Light Houseplants
You love houseplants, but your home or office space doesn’t get a lot of light. Are there plants that do well in low light? If so, which ones and how should you care for them? If you are asking these questions, we have a few suggestions for you in this post. (Find out more about …
Cleaning Your Houseplants
It’s that time of year to do some reorganizing, decluttering, and deep cleaning. We know you will likely take care of the usual–closets, junk drawers, under the bed–but there is one area we think you might overlook–your HOUSEPLANTS! Yes, indeedy. From time to time, your houseplants need a deep cleaning as well. If you love …
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 …
Houseplant Lighting
Knowing how much light your plant needs and how much light you have to offer a plant can be a challenge or even downright confusing. So we are going to simplify it and clear things up a bit. But here’s the disclaimer: there are general guidelines we can give you, but the fact of the …