Beneficial Insects, Part I
Did you know that 98% of all known insects are considered good bugs? If your plant is suffering due to a bad bug, there are beneficial insects out there hungry to get at that bad bug. Let's look at a few....
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Hydrangeas
What’s not to love about hydrangeas? This popular deciduous shrub can range in size from small to large, bearing blooms that are diverse in form and color—from lacecap to multi-colored flowers and even re-blooming varieties—in beautiful palettes of pink, purple, blue, lime, red, white, and more.
Drought-Tolerant Plants
Did you know it can take two years for your plant to become drought tolerant? Your brand new plant has a very small root zone, and developing a much larger root zone happens in three steps: the first six months, the second six months, and forever after.
May Garden Tasks
Get ready for warm summer temperatures. Our May garden care tips help keep everything in good shape with protection from sun and heat damage, advice on yellow leaves, and answers to defeat unwelcome pests in your garden.
Ready. Set. Grow!
It's time to get your warm-season veggies in the ground, and raised beds are a great option for growing all your edible plants. Learn how to position your plants, choose a soil, get tips for watering, and more.
Azaleas
Welcome spring with lush, bright green foliage and blooms that provide stunning color as accents or mass planting. Azaleas enjoy filtered shade to morning sun, and our nurseries offer over a dozen varieties to choose from including Encore® Azalea and Bloom-A-Thon® varieties which are known for their multi-season, prolific blooms.
An Ounce of Prevention
Spring is here, the weather is warming up in the garden, and that means we’re seeing a lot more activity among our plants—both good and not so good. Many of you have contacted us with questions about what’s going on in your garden, so we’ve pulled together answers to some common questions about pest and disease problems, along with recommended treatments.
April Garden Tasks
Spring is in full swing and the weather is warming up. Browse our checklist for April garden care tips. Guard against pests, check irrigation systems, and get those veggies in the ground now for a bumper crop this summer!
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March Garden Tasks
Spring is already here, but it's early in the season—still plenty of time to ready your garden for the coming months. Take care of your plants and amend your soil now to stimulate healthy growth, protect against pests, and prepare for the summer heat.
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