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Wilted Plants… Too Dry? Too Wet? Heat Wilt?

Gardens & Yards, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenMay 28, 20237KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A common myth: Wilted plants always need more water… FALSE! Plants often wilt due to heat… in nurseryman’s terms it is called a “heat wilt”. Leaves may go limp and wilt because they are losing water faster than they can replenish it. However, that doesn’t always mean the plant needs water. If the soil…

Summer Maintenance of Hanging Baskets & Containers

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Plant CareMay 28, 20231KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Summer is right around the corner; the days are getting longer and warmer and rain is sporadic to say the least. Most of our summer rain comes from summer storms. Some are very heavy and drop a lot of water in a short period of time, others make a lot of noise with very…

Growing Trees In Containers

Gardens & YardsMay 3, 202312KViews 0Likes 0Comments

We all like to have some unique features both inside and outside of our home. For something relatively easy both to grow and to maintain outside of the house I would suggest container grown trees. Almost any tree can be grown in a container. It’s a matter of placing the right size plant in the…

Spring 2023 has Sprung!

Gardens & Yards, Lawn Care, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenMarch 30, 20239KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Spring has Sprung! By: Gary Garner Sr It’s now spring. By the calendar and by signs from Mother Nature. Mother Nature sent her spring signs early this year. Many spring blooming trees and shrubs have already bloomed or are now in bloom. Winter dormant perennials are beginning…

Six Tips To Grow Vegetables And Save Money!

Gardens & Yards, Vegetable GardenMarch 12, 20237KViews 0Likes 1Comment

Grow Vegetables. Save Money! Grocery prices are sky rocketing and supply chain issues are leaving many wondering not only “Can I afford groceries?” but also “Will the store even have what I want?” As a result, more and more people are turning to vegetable gardening to save money and ensure a plentiful supply of…

Caring for Fruit Trees

Gardens & Yards, Home Orchard, LandscapingFebruary 21, 20232KViews 0Likes 1Comment

This information will be applicable to most if not all fruiting trees. If you want information on a particular type of fruit let us know and we will be happy to provide more info. Fruit trees are not a plant and forget items. They take ongoing care and maintenance to be productive. The two most…

Spring Crazy!

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Lawn Care, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenFebruary 19, 20234KViews 0Likes 0Comments

SPRING CRAZY By: Gary Garner Sr. Gardner’s mostly are simple, positive, happy people. We generally try to make the world a better place. Yet, all too many times, in our eagerness to do so we fall a little on the crazy side. I will likely be taken to task for that remark. Think…

Yellow Leaves on Houseplants?

Flower Decor, Houseplants Guide, Plant CareJanuary 29, 20236KViews 0Likes 0Comments

HOUSEPLANT TROUBLES By: Gary Garner Sr. A couple of months back I pinned some tips on bringing your houseplants inside for the cooler months of the year. Those tips included proper placement according to plant light needs, air circulation, plant temperature needs, indoor watering and fertilization among other things. Now that…

Is snow good or bad for lawns and landscapes?

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Lawn CareJanuary 2, 20238KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By: Gary Garner III In general snow is beneficial for lawns and landscapes! Most people either love or hate snowy weather. I personally hope for a white Christmas and one or two “good” snowfalls! I define good as 6 inches or more (preferably more) of snow! Don’t send an icy wintery mixed mess my…

Poinsettia Care Before and After Christmas

Christmas - Seasonal, Flower Decor, Houseplants GuideNovember 29, 202214KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By: Gary Garner Sr. Many people invest in a beautiful poinsettia then take it home and make little or no effort to make it last. As soon as the plants colored leaves begin to yellow and fall, they simply toss the plant. To me that seems like such a waste. With just a little…