PATIO TO HOME Bringing Summer Plants Indoors for Winter Some of those patio plants that cannot survive the winters outside can easily be brought indoors and kept as a houseplant or stored in a cool room until next spring. This is a great way to save money and start your growing season with a more… Continue Reading Bringing Summer Plants Indoors for Winter
WHY DOESN’T MY HYDRANGEA BLOOM? This is a commonly asked question with three possible answers. The first two – not enough sun and incorrect pruning practices – apply to all species of hydrangea. The third – weather related damage to the flower buds – is usually only the culprit of bigleaf hydrangeas not flowering. Most… Continue Reading Why doesn’t my Hydrangea bloom?
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LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE Family traditions are a big part of the holiday season. Many families have created landscapes that are planted with evergreens from Christmas past. Properly planned, a live tree can be decorated, enjoyed and eventually planted. Timing is important. You need to prepare the planting site while the ground is still workable. In… Continue Reading Decorating with a living Christmas Tree
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Proper watering is the key to success with your new plants! Here are a few helpful tips to ensure your plants are getting what they need: 1.Water when the soil begins to dry out. Plants like even moisture but if the soil stays too wet you can deplete oxygen and the roots will begin to rot. … Continue Reading Watering Your New Plants