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RAISED BED VEGETABLE GARDENS
for Eastern & Midwestern Regions: Vegetable gardening, it seems like everybody is doing it, and why not? Growing your own vegetables is healthy in so very many ways. But how can you be successful in your endeavors if you have less than optimal soil? Poor soil? No worries! Try growing vegetables in a raised bed. Why […]
SPRING CONTAINER PLANTING
This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for… Spring container planting! All through the long winter months, we eagerly await signs of Spring; however, the wait is now over! Garden centers are packed with their favorite cold tolerant annuals… perfect for your Spring container garden! Not only can containers bring an early burst of […]
SEED STARTING IN CONTAINERS
Indoor seed starting will give you a jump start on the gardening season and is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Starting your plants from seed will also provide you with greater plant variety options. If you are a new gardener, don’t let seed starting scare you off. It’s simple; the key to successful seed starting […]
RAISED BED HERB GARDENS
for Eastern & Midwestern Regions: Raised bed planting is a great way to grow just about any edible, especially herbs! Why herbs, you ask? Because most herbs prefer the excellent drainage that a raised garden bed provides. Growing herbs may very well be one of gardening’s most gratifying experiences! Most herbs are simple to grow, […]
PLANT A TREE THIS FALL
There are so many reasons to add a new tree to your landscape this Fall that it’s hard to find a reason not to. Just think about it. Trees will… Beautify the Environment Trees add texture and color to the landscape. They soften the harsh lines of buildings and driveways, while their foliage and blooms […]
FALL CONTAINER PLANTING WITH BUMPER CROP® POTTING SOIL
Fall is an exciting time of year in the landscape! The air is crisp and cool, and the colors of nature change from the hot tropical hues of Summer to the anticipated and cherished jewel tones of Autumn. It’s now time to transition our tired Summer garden pots, planters, and window boxes into magical displays […]
PLANTING FALL BULBS (WESTERN REGION)
Spring blooming bulbs: not only do they provide beauty and color when it is particularly missed and best appreciated, but did you know, about 30 percent of the food we eat depends on the pollination of bees? If we are negligent in protecting our pollinators, our landscapes, gardens, and diets will be irrevocably changed. Planting […]
HYDRANGEA: REMAINING TRUE BLUE
We love blue flowers! Who doesn’t? Have you ever wondered why? It might just be because true blue flowers are a real rarity in the plant world. Horticulturists and gardeners alike, frequently refer to purple flowers as ‘blue’ but, as we all know, purple is not really what we are searching for. There are a […]