Understanding the difference between annual, perennial, and biennial plants helps you design a lasting, beautiful landscape. Choose vibrant annuals, long-living perennials, and self-seeding biennials wisely.
Watering is essential for plant health, but needs vary by species, soil, and climate. Check moisture levels, adjust for weather, and water deeply to prevent root damage. Proper watering keeps gardens thriving.
Protecting pollinators is crucial for gardens and food production. Bees thrive in landscapes with native flowers, water sources, and shelter. Reducing pesticide use and habitat loss supports healthy bee populations.
Wet soil can lead to root damage and plant stress. Improve drainage with raised beds, organic amendments, or choosing water-tolerant plants. Many of these selections can be found at Diegel’s Greenhouse.
Discover different types of mulch to enhance your garden. From pine bark to shredded hardwood, artificial options, and yard waste, each mulch type offers unique benefits for moisture retention, weed control, and soil protection. Use wisely for best results.
Prepare for winter by mulching, protecting plants, and tending to houseplants. Fertilize lawns and trees, prune dead branches, and start early spring crops under lights.
The holiday season is here, and with it comes the joyous tradition of decorating our homes with festive wreaths, garlands, roping, and arrangements.
Waxed amaryllis is a beautiful, unique, and easy-care holiday plant, and you can enjoy it for weeks after the holiday season.
Poinsettias and chrysanthemums go together like, well, holidays and happiness! If you’ve been plunking down your poinsettias all by themselves, it’s time to jazz up your arrangements and give them some decorating companionship.
Back in the early ages of gardening, someone realized covering a plant could protect it from frost and wind chill, preserving blooms and protecting foliage from the ravages of ice crystals and dropping temperatures.
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