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The Best Time to Prune
Fall is here which means cool weather and frosty mornings are creeping in. Unfortunately, plants have no heater or jacket to keep warm, so they drop their leaves as temperatures plummet. If you’re like many gardeners, this is when you’ll want to hack everything back. Resist that urge – fall is not a good time to prune everything in your yard.
Fall Container Recipes
Fall is the perfect time to get creative and have fun with mixed container recipes! Try combining vibrant mums and ornamental grass for a stunning seasonal display. Don’t be afraid to use perennials like Heuchera and Sedum in your mixes! Plant them in the ground after you’ve cleaned out your containers and enjoy them for years and years to come.
Houseplant Highlights
Happy National Indoor Plant Week! This is a great time to appreciate how much plants do for us daily. Health studies have found that having plants in our homes can relieve stress, improve focus, and boost mood!
How Long Will My Mums Last?
Everyone knows chrysanthemums as the classic autumn annual, but people often wonder just how long they will last, and when all those buds are going to open. The answers to these questions depend heavily on temperature and the intensity and duration of sun exposure.
Fall Lawn care
Are you considering planting a new lawn or just filling in your existing one? You might have noticed some insect, heat, and fungal damage from the summer, leaving brown patches in your yard. Fall is the perfect time to seed and fill these sections because the soil is warm and nights are getting cooler, leaving a nice coating of morning dew.
Fall Store Highlights
Fall is here in the store! Are you as excited for autumn to be here as we are? Dig in and get a head start on decorating with eye-catching new items.
Managing Fungal Disease
The overwhelming amount of rain and plant stress from the heat has caused some common fungal diseases like Black Spot and Powdery Mildew to pop up around our gardens. It’s important to double-check any plants that are especially prone to these issues like roses, hydrangea, dogwood, and veggies.
Ornamental Grass: Varieties & Uses
If you need an easy plant that doesn’t mind harsh conditions, try an ornamental grass! Ornamental grasses are low maintenance and tough, making them excellent picks to withstand common issues like salt, rough wind, poor soil, and drought.