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Surviving Summer Heat

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenJuly 6, 20226KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Surviving Summer Heat By: Gary Garner Sr. Summer is officially here. If the summer is anything like the beginning, it is going to be extremely warm if not hot. So far, the number of 90-degree days is unusually high. The question now is how, when and how much do we water what we have…

Drying & Freezing Herbs

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenMay 1, 20227KViews 0Likes 0Comments

HERBS DRYING & FREEZING Herbs have been around and in use for thousands of years. Their popularity has increased tremendously over the last few years. I think the push toward healthy eating and more natural remedies has helped to fuel the demand for herbs. Herbs are normally easy to grow. Plant them in proper…

Can potting soil be reused?

Flower Decor, Houseplants Guide, Plant CareApril 29, 20222KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Can potting soil be reused? Potting soil can be reused but there are a few things to keep in mind! In a perfect world we would replace potting soil every year. More realistically, potting soil should be replaced every two to three years. First, potting soil compacts over time. Watering, root growth, and settling…

Reflections on 2021 – Excitement for 2022

Christmas - Seasonal, Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Lawn Care, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenJanuary 3, 202219KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Reflections on 2021 – Excitement for 2022 Happy New Year! We hope you and your family have a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2022! Coming into 2021 we had no idea what to expect but as we look back we can honestly say it was amazing ride that far exceeded our expectations. For that we say…

Moving Houseplants in for Winter

Flower Decor, Houseplants Guide, Plant CareOctober 14, 202110KViews 0Likes 0Comments

PREPARING HOUSEPLANTS FOR INDOORS By: Gary Garner Sr. It’s time to prepare houseplants that have spent the summer outside to come inside for the winter. Obviously, you could just pick them up, bring them inside and let Mother Nature have her way. The other side of that is you don’t know what kind of undesirables…

Fall Planting Guide

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenAugust 30, 20218KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Fall Planting By: Gary Garner Sr. It is now time to start planting fall cole crops, flowers, etc., at least according to the calendar. Then I take a look at the thermometer, it reads 93, feeling like 100 and I'm not so certain I want to do much planting. People have started to plant fall…

Marigolds Have Many Uses

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Vegetable GardenMarch 31, 202118KViews 0Likes 0Comments

MARIGOLDS HAVE MANY USES! Marigolds could well be used in most gardens as both flower and vegetable. They come in many sizes and an array of colors. Some varieties are edible and add both color and taste when used as a condiment. Marigolds bloom all summer long lasting well into early fall. They thrive in hot…

Crepe Myrtles: A Summer Classic

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Plant CareMay 12, 20203KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Crepe Myrtles are one of the South's favorite trees. Visit any old southern farm, and you may see crepe myrtles that exceed 100 years of age. They can be found growing from the Gulf Coast to as far north as Baltimore and Philadelphia. Crepe Myrtles offer full season appeal and are easy to grow.…

Lavender

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Plant CareApril 24, 20203KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A little whiff of fresh lavender or spirits of lavender oil is said to calm the soul, relieve tension, or cure a headache. The scent of lavender can reduce the stress level of an entire room of people. Try using lavender in a mist bottle in the office to lower the tension and calm the…