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...
Garden Help Desk
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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