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House Plant Pests in Winter

Ben HenryMay 17, '20

Uugghh! Bugs! Did you have your houseplants outside this summer?Did you bring any new plants home?Did you re–pot any plants recently? Customers have been bringing in an abundance of houseplant leaf samples with various insect problems. Homes that lack humidity create favorable environments for insects like spider mites. Inspect your...

Caring for Your Houseplants

Ben HenryMay 17, '20

My houseplants seem a little weak after this winter. What should I be doing now? With the longer daylight periods it’s time to bring your houseplants out of their winter resting period. Are the roots coming out of the drain holes? Does the plant wither a day after watering? Is...

Awesome Amaryllis

Ben HenryMay 17, '20

Beautiful, huge flowers with stately foliage make Amaryllis the perfect addition to your holiday décor. Hardy, fun to grow and with the proper care, the bulb will flower from year to year. Amaryllis will bloom in 6 to 10 weeks from the time it is potted and watered. Netherlands Bulb...

Gardener’s Start Your Seeds!

Ben HenryMay 17, '20

Expand your gardening horizons and grow your plants from seed. Seeds offer the gardener some much for so little! Seed starting is a fun and rewarding activity that you’ll look forward to every winter! Indoor plant propagation provides a valuable learning experience for the whole family. Have fun with some...

Flocked Christmas Tree Care

Ben HenryMay 17, '20

Pesche’s is proud to be one of the select few garden centers that offers fresh flocked trees and wreaths, a tradition we have tended since the 1950’s. Fresh flocked trees have longer lifespans as the flocking locks in the moisture and preserves the needles. Although flocked trees do not require...

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