So Spring is here & you can’t wait till the ground is thawed & you can get your hands in the dirt. Now what to plant? Consider some of these beauties to get your early season gardening fix going. Lilies Lilies are hardy, easy to grow & produce big,...
So it’s raining, but you want to be gardening. What to do now? It’s a common problem this time of year for the eager East Coast gardener. But a well tended garden needs more than your blissful engagement on those sunny days! So let’s talk about how...
Mulching is a long established practice in Landscaping design, but why exactly is that? Mulch instantly adds color and a manicured look to your landscape beds, along the foundation of your home, or around trees and shrubs. So it offers a certain aesthetic that many...
The basics of a good planter The thrill, the fill & the spill. This is the standard formula when we’re talking about planters. It’s a helpful one even for an experienced grower, as it keeps you focused when you head into your local garden center. You can...
Stratification, Vernalization, Cold Treatment, call it what you like, the premise remains the same. Much like a tulip or garlic bulb, certain seeds have evolved to require a cold period prior to germination for maximum production. Now you could toss these types of...
