Tag: Flowers

HOW TO PROTECT PLANTS DURING A WINTER STORM

February 8, 2022

PANSIES

February 1, 2022

As a reminder from our 2022 announcements, we will highlight different flowers on the first Tuesday of each month.  Each post will review flowers that are plantable during the current season.  So, look out for our posts over the next couple of months showcasing cool-season flowers! Pansies! We couldn’t think of a better flower to … More PANSIES

WHAT IS A TENDER PLANT VERSUS A HARDY PLANT?

January 25, 2022

It’s a challenge trying to decide which plants to protect during winter. This is especially true if you live in an unpredictable climate like the southern part of the United States. Temperatures can change quickly and unexpectedly, with the potential to cause irreversible damage to your plants. But having accurate knowledge about which plants are … More WHAT IS A TENDER PLANT VERSUS A HARDY PLANT?

SERIES: 10 ESSENTIAL GARDEN ITEMS – HIGHLIGHT # 10 | SOILS

January 23, 2022

Potting and Garden Soils WHY: Garden and potting soils add extra nutrients to plants to create an optimal environment for growth. When planting in the ground, garden soils help enrich the different types of ground matter found in various regions. Garden soils are usually denser and help create a foundation to build strong roots. Potting … More SERIES: 10 ESSENTIAL GARDEN ITEMS – HIGHLIGHT # 10 | SOILS

QUESTIONS FROM READERS (January Edition)

January 18, 2022

QUESTION FROM READER: I recently read your post that talked about covering plants for the winter. What do the terms “tender” or “sensitive” plants mean, and what type of plants fall into this category? Can you give specific examples of plants that need to be covered? GL365 RESPONSE:  Dear Reader, Generally speaking, plants considered tender … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (January Edition)

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SERIES: 10 ESSENTIAL GARDEN ITEMS – HIGHLIGHT #8 | HAND TROWEL

January 9, 2022

Hand Trowel WHY: A gardening hand trowel is a small hand tool used to dig, plant, or move a small amount of matter. A hand trowel is particularly helpful when full-size shovels are too big. They are used to plant small flowers or plants and for digging small holes. TYPES: Garden hand trowels are either … More SERIES: 10 ESSENTIAL GARDEN ITEMS – HIGHLIGHT #8 | HAND TROWEL

SERIES: 10 ESSENTIAL GARDEN ITEMS – HIGHLIGHT #7 | GARDEN HOSE

January 2, 2022

Hose W/ Multi-Pattern Spray Nozzle WHY: Your garden won’t survive without water, so having a water hose with a multi-pattern spray nozzle is helpful. The garden hose brings water to your work area, while the multi-pattern spray attachment gives you control of the water flow. A multi-pattern sprayer is beneficial because the water flow may … More SERIES: 10 ESSENTIAL GARDEN ITEMS – HIGHLIGHT #7 | GARDEN HOSE