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Happy Returns with Fall Mums

Ben HenryMay 17, '20

Fall planted mums can put on a beautiful display but often they don't return the following year. Here are some tips for fall planting which will help your mums return along with some maintenance pointers for next year. Site Selection Make sure your planting beds drain well; this is a...

Tags: fall

Bulb Planting Tips

Ben HenryMay 17, '20

Pesche’s has exciting new varieties and pre-selected combinations of bulbs!  Our bulbs are imported from Holland and of the finest quality guaranteeing the best results!   Did you ever wonder how some people have larger spring flowers than others? Well, the trick is that you must buy larger bulbs. Remember, the...

Tags: Bulbs, fall, spring

Iris Gardening

Ben HenryMay 17, '20

August to September planting will help establish a healthy root system before the cold weather sets in. Iris still may be planted in September and October if the fall is exceptionally warm! Iris need at least 5 hours of sun. Full sun is preferred. It’s very important to keep your...

Tags: Bulbs, fall, Flowers

Alliums

Ben HenryMay 17, '20

Allium Family: Liliaceace (Alliaceae)Common Name: Allium or Ornamental Onion Ever wonder what those wild looking purple globe flowers attached to a long stem are? They’re Alliums, a real favorite of our customers. Netherland Bulb Company supplies us with a wide variety Of Alliums which arrive with our shipments of spring...

Tags: fall, Flowers

Dream Garden Green!

Ben HenryMay 17, '20

While visiting the local grocery store’s produce section, I checked out the tomatoes. They’re vine ripened and organically grow, Hey Great! Look at the price, OUUCH! The next display had a better price per pound but the tomatoes looked whitish/pink and probably tasted like pasty chalk. Next stop the salad...