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Annual Of The Week
Annual Lobelia
May 2, '21
Lobelias are quite unique thanks to their vibrant blue, a true blue, which is something quite rare in the floral kingdom. Lobelia erinus is a tender perennial that is grown...
Perennial Of The Week
Houseplant Of The Week
Bird of Paradise
Apr 19, '21
Bird of Paradise plants are something truly unique and personify faraway, warm and sunny places. The striking orange and blue flowers resemble a bird, hence their name, and they are...
Tired of always purchasing overpriced berries with little flavor and a short shelf life? Why not grow your own and enjoy delicious, perfectly sun-ripened berries and fruits picked straight off your own plants. Fruit bushes and trees will delight from year to year with an ever-increasing yield of sweet fruits.
Raspberries
Raspberries can be split into two groups: summer-bearing and ever-bearing. Summer-bearing produce only one crop in summer, whilst ever-bearing will continue to produce fruit throughout the season.
Blueberries
Blueberries can be divided into 4 groups: highbush, lowbush, hybrid half-high and rabbiteye. Most popular and widely sold varieties are members of the highbush group. Blueberries are self-pollinating but higher yields are obtained by cross-pollination with other plants.
Red and Black Currants
Currants are an excellent crop to grow as they are generally trouble-free and produce large quantities of fruit. Both currants are quite adaptable and perform well in a wide range of conditions. Ideally they favor a full-sun location with a well-drained soil and good air-circulation, although they are tolerant of part-shade.
Gooseberries
Gooseberries are very easy to grow and quite trouble-free. They prefer a sunny location but will equally tolerate shade conditions, although this may lower fruit production. Fruit is produced on 2 and 3-yr old wood, so be sure to maintain a good balance of old and new wood, and when pruning remove wood older than 3yrs.
Blackberries
Blackberries are another easy, robust plant to grow that produce large quantities of fruit. Plants can be divided into two groups: upright and trailing. Trailing forms have long arching stems and will require some form of support.
Blackberries
Blackberries are another easy, robust plant to grow that produce large quantities of fruit. Plants can be divided into two groups: upright and trailing. Trailing forms have long arching stems and will require some form of support.
Grapes
Many grapes are self-pollinating, but always be sure to check when selecting a new variety. Grapes thrive in full sun, with ample air circulation and good drainage to avoid any disease occurrence. Be sure to provide plants with some form of support, i.e. trellis or fence, and consider using grape plants as a living wall or a green canopy.
Chicago Hardy Fig
Also known as the Bensonhurst Purple Fig, this fig is native to Sicily and is fully hardy to a zone 5. Do not despair if you experience some dieback of topgrowth after a harsh winter, the plant will quite happily resprout from its extensive root system.
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You'll Be Grateful You 'Deadheaded' Your Spring Flowering Bulbs
May 3, '21
A frequently asked question from our customers is what do I do with my daffodils, tulips and hyacinths when they’re done flowering? A common mistake is to cut off the green foliage after flowering which causes the bulb not to flower next year or possibly to expire. When the flowers...
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April Gardening
Apr 12, '21
Do a soil test to determine what amendments your planting beds need. Soil Test Kits by LusterLeaf provide 10 tests for pH, and Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potash.http://www.lusterleaf.com/nav/soil_test.html Our expert staff can analyze your results and will assist you in selecting the proper organic or traditional fertilizer to apply Add 1 to 2...
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Growing Onions
Mar 27, '21
Onions need direct sunlight. Place them in a full sun area of your garden. Make sure to amend your soil before planting with Back to Nature Natures Blend Compost. Use 1 bag per 100 sq. ft. Cultivate a bag of coarse sand into the area. Rake the soil even then apply Dr....
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Snow Mold
Mar 11, '21
As the snow melts, many of us are finding unattractive patches of what appears to be white or pink, almost fine spider webbing, across our lawns. Whenever you see any of these characteristic round circular patches on your lawn with that bleached-looking, fine strand cover, it is almost certainly snow...
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