Garden Resources

Forcing Bulbs for the Holidays and Beyond

Blooming baskets and pots of brightly colored forced bulbs make a fabulous holiday or winter gift for others and ourselves. What better way to dress up the holiday home or cheer up a long, cold winter, reminding us of impending spring?Read More...

Applying Horticultural Oil or Neem Oil

Autumn is an excellent time to apply horticultural oil. The oil smothers many soft-bodied insects and hard-shelled scales that are impenetrable to many insecticides, and can therefore help control some of the most stubborn insect populations. But is it right for your plants?Read More...

Mulching: Perfect Timing, Tools, and Technique

Mulching your garden is more than just a seasonal ritual; it's an investment in the vitality and lasting beauty of your landscape. The real secret isn't just that you mulch, but when, how, and with what.Read More...

Bring on the Bulbs for Better Home Value

Boost your home's value with easy-care bulbs like tulips and daffodils that bring lasting beauty and curb appeal season after season.Read More...

Fall Chrysanthemums

No flower is more iconic of autumn than the chrysanthemum, and these beautiful mounding perennials are ideal for fall flowerbeds, pots, window boxes, borders, and many other uses. How will you get creative with chrysanthemums this fall? Why We Love Chrysanthemums Just when many other flowers are fading at the end of summer, chrysanthemums, or […]Read More...

Growing Your Favorite Fall Greens

Enjoy crisp lettuce, kale, collards, and more with fall greens that thrive in cool weather and extend your harvest season.Read More...

The Fall Herb Garden

Extend your harvest with hardy fall herbs like mint, sage, and basil that thrive in cool weather and flavor seasonal dishes.Read More...

Audition Some Autumn Bloomers

Extend the beauty of your garden with vivid autumn-blooming perennials. When you think of fall-blooming plants, don’t stop at mums – there are many perennials that can add color to your yard at this time of year.Read More...

Fall in Love with Fall Pansies

Ideal for fall gardens, pansies offer a colorful display for almost six months – in the fall when they are planted, in the winter during a stretch of sunny days and again in spring! Winter pansies may be planted anytime starting in mid-September and continuing through October.Read More...

Autumn: Why Plant Now?

Fall planting reduces stress, strengthens roots, and sets your landscape up for healthier, faster-growing trees and shrubs next spring.Read More...