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  Just like lawns and flowers, trees thrive when fertilized. Fertilizing helps maintain healthy growth, important for disease and pest resistance plus resilience in a challenging environment. Deep-root fertilizing is the process of using an injector (a pogo stick-like device) to deliver liquid fertilizer directly underground into the root zone.  This allows the tree to […]

Spittlebugs! Who spit on my plants? If you are asking this question, you have seen the evidence of the spittlebug. Spittlebugs are the nymphs of froghoppers, a tiny hopping insect.  The nymphs emerge in spring to feed on a host plant through the growing season. They secrete a foamy white substance to protect themselves while they are on […]

  The color grey may seem like a dull color to use in your garden, but it makes a wonderful backdrop for other vibrant colors and ties together a variety of colors for an eye-pleasing, unified flower display. Many grey leaved plants are also drought tolerant because they reflect more of the sun’s drying rays. […]

Garlic scapes are the flower stalks of garlic. Scapes grow in a curled fashion and have a little flower part at the tip. If you are growing garlic, remove the scapes for best bulb formation. If you are not growing garlic yourself, you may find these seasonal treasures at a local Farmer’s Markets or from […]

It's a tree sale! All our potted trees will be 20% off this Friday and Saturday only, June 16th and 17th. Plant a tree for its beauty, for privacy, for shade or just because. You'll be glad you did. Ask about our 5 year warranty.  

  It’s nothing new, but we all know that children today are beset by a number of ailments: stress, obesity, ADHD. Research has shown that kids with access to greenspace such as gardens on a daily basis have reaped many health benefits including increased attention span and deeper forms of creative play. Children who grow […]

The days are warmer, our greenhouse is full of flowering annuals and it's time to take some new plants home. Follow these simple steps for beautiful blooms all summer long: Gradually expose newly purchased plants to the outdoors on a covered porch or in a shady spot out of the wind. This is called hardening off. Watch […]

  Mulch is a product that covers the soil surface around trees, shrubs or flowers. Gravel, lava rock and bark mulches can be used, but bark is the most popular. There are many known benefits to using mulch in your flower beds and around trees and shrubs.  It’s not absolutely necessary to have mulch, but […]

Healthy growth now means fewer troubles down the road. Espoma brand bone meal supports a variety of shrubs and perennials:   This natural and organic plant food 4-12-0 Good source of nitrogen and phosphorus. Helps develop sturdy root systems and promotes plant growth. Ideal supplement at planting time for all bulbs, flowers, and roses. Easy […]