Garden Tips

Autumn: Why Plant Now?

Autumn: Why Plant Now?

Although many gardeners plant trees and shrubs in the spring, knowledgeable gardeners plant in the fall to take advantage of all this fabulous season has to offer. Fall planting reduces stress, establishes strong roots, and saves money.

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Fall in Love with Fall Pansies

Fall in Love with Fall Pansies

Ideal for fall gardens, pansies offer colorful displays for almost six months – in fall when planted, during sunny winter days, and again in spring! Plant anytime from mid-September through October for continuous blooms throughout drab months.

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Tulips: Spring Starts Now!

Tulips: Spring Starts Now!

Members of the lily family, tulips offer over 100 species and nearly 3,000 varieties. These easy-care additions to any landscape are easier to plant than many gardeners realize. Choose quality bulbs and plant before ground freezes for spring blooms.

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Fall Chrysanthemums

Fall Chrysanthemums

No flower is more iconic of autumn than the chrysanthemum! These beautiful mounding perennials are ideal for fall flowerbeds, pots, and borders. Just when other flowers fade, mums come into their glory with stunning autumn colors and long-lasting blooms.

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Delightful Daffodils

Delightful Daffodils

Spring flowering bulbs are a must for every garden, providing cheerful early-season color when most needed. Daffodils offer ease of care, diverse flower colors and shapes, pest resistance, and carefree ability to return year after year with little effort.

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Ornamental Cabbage & Kale

Ornamental Cabbage & Kale

Looking to add extra appeal to the fall and winter landscape? Try ornamental cabbage and kale! These cold-tolerant annuals improve after frost, bringing out intense colors in their frilly, variegated foliage – perfect for autumn containers and borders.

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Kids and Nature: Uncovering Surprises Everywhere

Kids and Nature: Uncovering Surprises Everywhere

Create your own Nature Camp this summer! Engage children with hands-on kids and nature activities like collecting rocks and leaves, raising butterflies, nature walks, and building wildlife gardens. These experiences teach environmental care while creating lasting memories and connecting children with the natural world around them.

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Watering Tomato Plants

Watering Tomato Plants

Proper watering tomato plants is essential for healthy, productive crops. Learn the secrets of root zone watering, optimal timing, and consistent schedules. Discover how to avoid common mistakes like overhead watering and inconsistent moisture that can damage your harvest.

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Tomatoes and Peppers – A Gardening Tradition

Tomatoes and Peppers – A Gardening Tradition

Discover how to grow abundant tomatoes and peppers in your garden. Learn about determinate vs indeterminate varieties, proper planting techniques, disease prevention, and care tips. Includes variety recommendations and a delicious scalloped tomato recipe to enjoy your harvest.

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Strawberries: Home Grown in Hanging Baskets

Strawberries: Home Grown in Hanging Baskets

Grow sweet, juicy strawberries in hanging baskets to save space and elevate your garden’s charm. Discover ideal varieties like Alpine and Everbearing, and get tips for soil, watering, and harvesting. Perfect for patios, balconies, or small gardens.

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