Garden Center
Selecting the Right Plant for the Right Place
Creating a thriving landscape isn't just about pretty plants—it's about matching plant selection to your garden's unique conditions. This "right plant, right place" principle ensures healthier plants, less maintenance, and greater garden longevity.
Heavenly Hosta
Heavenly Hostas, their real glory is in their foliage. The thin spikes of purple or white, trumpet shaped flowers appear for several weeks in the summer and are an added benefit to this divine perennial.
Growing Exotic Citrus
Citrus trees grown in fancy terra cotta pots, light-weight decorative containers or wooden planters can be used to adorn your garden, no matter how small it is! Use a potted citrus as a centerpiece for and herb garden, place in a series on your steps, or decorate your deck with…
Vegetable Garden Weed Control
Weeding can be an enormous time-drain and is most likely the least liked gardening chore. What’s wonderful is that we have so many weed control methods to choose from; there’s a solution for every type of gardener and their schedule.
Green Gardening
Want to make your garden as kind to the planet as it is beautiful? From using native plants and organic compost to conserving water and welcoming pollinators, small changes in your gardening habits can make a big environmental impact. Pair these practices with eco-conscious products like Dr. Earth and Espoma,…
Worrisome Weeds
Tired of weeds sneaking into your carefully tended garden? The best defense is a proactive one. From choosing the right grass seed to proper mowing, fertilizing, and mulching, smart gardening practices can stop weeds before they ever take root. Whether you're maintaining lush lawns or flower beds, these tips will…
Attracting Hummingbirds
Want more hummingbirds to visit — and stay — in your yard this summer? These colorful, fast-flying pollinators are drawn to vibrant, tubular flowers in shades of red, orange, and pink. You can also supplement with feeders filled with homemade nectar. From bee balm to butterfly bush, there’s a wide…
Edging and Trimming
Edging and trimming the lawn is like having a manicure after cutting your fingernails…everything is just more perfect!
Protect Your Japanese Maples
Beautiful additions to any landscape, Japanese Maples will look their best when given some protection during our hot, dry summers. As the weather becomes hotter and drier, your Japanese Maples may show signs of heat stress with the development of crispy leaf edges and/or leaf drop.
Raising Root Crops
Root crops like carrots, beets, radishes, and turnips are some of the easiest and most rewarding vegetables to grow — even in small spaces. These cool-season staples thrive in loose, rich soil and offer edible greens as a bonus. With the right care and a bit of planning, your harvest…
