Many states in the country are experiencing the hottest weeks of the summer which, in turn, often means high humidity. Elevated humidity levels allow for many garden diseases, like Powdery Mildew, to develop and thrive. Humidity can seriously deteriorate the health of your plants. A...
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We’ve all been there. From the green care professionals to the gardening enthusiasts to the average black-thumber desperately trying to hold onto the potted plant your kids gave you for Mother’s Day, we’ve all had the disheartening experience of coming home from a great vacation...
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When it comes to planting, having everything come out perfect is rare on the first try. One of the worst things that can happen is you putting in so much hard work only for your plant to not establish. Unfortunately, this is something that many...
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Container gardening is a fun and unique way to spice up your garden. It’s also a great way to add life to your deck, front porch, or other areas around your home! Containers make your garden easier to manage, require less watering, and create less...
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As you begin selecting plants for your garden this spring, you may come across bare root plants. Commonly found bare root plants include asparagus, berry canes (like raspberry and blackberry), rhubarb, some vines (clematis, grapes or kiwi), roses, and even some trees and shrubs. Here...
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Recently, our partner company Arborjet announced an exciting new partnership with Ecologel. Ecologel is a premier developer and manufacturer of innovative products for water conservation, dust mitigation, plant nutrition, pond and lake management, and anti-fungal coatings. This blog post was contributed by Ecologel’s Director of Agronomy Jim...
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Our Horticulture Manager, Kristin Nikodemski, recently presented a webinar on good practices for keeping a successful home garden. Let’s recap some of her recommendations! You can catch the full webinar here. Whether you’re a new gardener or a seasoned expert, there are plenty of best practices...
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It’s spring, which means it’s time to get your garden ready for the growing season! You cleaned up debris, leaves, and broken branches, and now it’s time to think about preparing your soil for planting. Out in nature, in undisturbed forests and fields, organic debris...
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Forsythia is one of the first plants to bloom in the spring. It has very abundant, bright yellow, delicate-looking flowers, but it is also a VERY forgiving plant. I say we take advantage of all those buds and use them to bring us one step...
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In many areas of the country, late-March and early-April weather may be too chilly for planting. The ground is still thawing, the chilly winds are still blowing, and, in some cases, there may be a late snowfall! Once the snows clear, this is a great...
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