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When To Plant Strawberries

Updated : October 2, 2014

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Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring.  For me, nothing says sunshine like a juicy, red strawberry freckled with seeds. Strawberries are one of the most commonly found plants in backyard gardens.  They are grown in every state in the United States and all provinces of Canada.  Store bought strawberries fail in… Click here to read more…

DIY Hoop House

Updated : August 20, 2019

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Many people think they are limited in what they can grow because they don’t have a greenhouse.  As long as you are growing plants that are hardy to your gardening zone,  your plants will be okay outside over the winter. Plants in the ground rarely need to be covered for the winter.  They will freeze,… Click here to read more…

When To Prune Japanese Maple Trees

Updated : October 2, 2014

79 Comments

People contact us all the time asking when to prune Japanese maple trees.  We believe that there is no wrong time to prune Japanese maple trees (or any other tree, shrub or flower).  Certain times are better than others, but it can be done as needed at any time. Prune it when it needs to… Click here to read more…

Hydrangea Endless Summer

Updated : March 29, 2019

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Hydrangea Endless Summer bloom.

We have four Hydrangea Endless Summer in our landscape at home and they truly are bloom making machines. They are resilient and they respond well to pruning. Since they are in front of the porch railing we can’t let them get too large so we trim as needed and it doesn’t slow down the blooming… Click here to read more…

Flat Head Spray Nozzles for Plant Propagation.

Updated : March 20, 2020

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We use these flat head spray nozzles that are specially designed for outdoor use.  They deliver a pattern of water that is almost perfectly horizontal.  The water is atomized, but only to a point. What makes these nozzles unique is that the droplets of water are tiny, yet just large enough to not be easily… Click here to read more…

Over Wintering, Protecting Plants for Winter

Updated : February 9, 2020

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Gold Drop Potentilla. Tough enough to make it through the winter?

There are a lot of different ways to protect the plants that you are growing for the winter months.  There are a few things that you need to understand about protecting plants for winter. 1.  You don’t need a greenhouse.  You should be growing plants that are hardy in your growing climate, therefore they will… Click here to read more…

$4.97 Plastic Nursery Pots, also called Nursery Containers.

Updated : February 26, 2015

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$4.97 Plastic Nursery Pot.

People are all the time asking me; “Mike, where can I get the plastic nursery pots that you use for your $4.97 plants?”  Truth be told, this size pot is difficult to find because most distributors don’t stock them.  It has taken us a number of months, but finally we have some we can sell…. Click here to read more…

How to Grow Roses from Cuttings.

Updated : October 8, 2021

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Growing roses from cuttings.

It is easier than you think to propagate and grow roses from cuttings.   As with all plant propagation it’s all about timing and technique and timing is usually more important than technique. (Note:  Did you notice that there are two different kinds of bees in that rose bloom?  Just thought I’d point that out.)… Click here to read more…

Bamboo Plant Care for Beginners

Updated : October 23, 2014

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Bamboo Plant Care for Beginners

Planting bamboo can be very advantageous for the average gardener. It has a unique look and is easy to maintain, making it a simple way to spruce up the backyard décor, construct a natural fence and much more. Bamboo is a grass, so its growth patterns will be similar to an average lawn; however, most… Click here to read more…

How to Plant Roses

Updated : December 18, 2014

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How to Plant Roses

For those who love the beauty and fragrance of roses but lack a green thumb, fear not! Armed with a few tools and a little knowledge, you learn how to plant roses like a pro. To plant your roses you will need… rose plants, a pair of gloves, compost or peat moss, bone meal, shovel, small… Click here to read more…

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Complete Guides

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‘Blue Angel’ Hosta.

'Blue Angel'hosta is by far one of my favorite blue hostas. A big hosta like this in a perennial bed covers a lot of area and that keeps a ton of weeds at bay! These giant heart shaped leaves are very slug resistant. We have this plant in full sun. With … Read Full Article

Big Daddy Hosta.

‘Big Daddy’ Hosta

'Big Daddy' hosta is one of my favorite big hostas, mostly because it's big, it's blue and it has very interested leaves that are a bit dimpled. Big Daddy hosta gets about 24" tall and 36" wide. It's hardy in zones 3 through 9, the flowers are blends of … Read Full Article

'Humpback Whale' hosta.

‘Humpback Whale’ Hosta.

We sold out of 'Humpback Whale' hosta pretty early this year. Humpback Whale is pretty impressive hosta and this one really hasn't matured yet because they can get three feet high and 7 feet wide. I've also seen photos of them that show them to be a lot … Read Full Article

Ice Plant, delosperma

Ice Plant, delosperma

How pretty is that? And it's a ground hugging perennial that comes back year and year. These plants were new to our nursery last year so Pam and I planted three of them in our landscape at home. Not only did they do really well last year but they wintered … Read Full Article

Electric Red Dianthus

‘Electric Red’ Dianthus

I've been working on my perennial bed at the nursery and this Electric Red Dianthus caught my eye and was screaming "make my picture". So I did! Dianthus in general are great perennials for your garden. They are super winter hardy even here in cold … Read Full Article

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