Pixie Pick of the Month
Stop in to our Portage location to check out our Pixie Pick of the Month! Select fairy gardening items are 20% off. April's Pixie Picks: Mini Flower Seat Mini Victorian Chair [...]
Is your plant looking different?
Have you noticed an unsightly growth on your plant? Plant Gall is an abnormal growth that develop on leaves, twigs, roots or the flower of many plants. Gall can appear as lumps, warts, balls or [...]
Planting and Watering Tips
Plan Before Planting Choose the best plants to fit your landscaping. Consider: Soil quality (acidic, basic, heavy clay, etc.) Drainage (standing water, dry soil, etc.) Sunlight (full sun, shade, etc.) Estimate the height and diameter [...]
Planning your Edible Garden
Site selection is very important in planning your edible garden. Here are some important tips on selecting the right location for your garden: Full/mostly full sun Good drainage Limited competition from nearby trees Easy access [...]
Soil for Container Gardening
Looking for a great soil for container gardening? The Baccto Veggie Mix is what you need! BACCTO® Veggie Mix features a natural organic fertilizer in a blend of natural dark, rich, reed sedge peat and [...]
Perennial of the week – Digiplexis
The Digiplexis is a new hybrid crossed between a Digitalis and an Isoplexis. It is a fast growing, tender perennial that blooms late Spring till the first frost. The Digiplexis takes full sun [...]
Preparing Perennial Beds for Winter
1. In the late fall, after the first frost, cut back any flowering perennials. Be sure to leave a small amount 1 to 3 inches above the soil line. 2. Making sure your perennials stay [...]
Jack’s Classic Petunia FeED
Jack’s Classic® Petunia FeED was originally developed for the professional grower. Designed for plants that are inefficient when taking up iron up from their root zone, this special formulation provides essential amounts of Iron (Fe) [...]
Tree & Shrub of the Week – Week of 4/24/15
Seiryu Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum "Seiryu") Height: 12-15' Width: 10-12' Unique Characteristics: Irregular, vase shaped growth. Deciduous. Bright green foliage (cut/lobed leaf) turns brilliant shades of orange and red in the fall. Moderate speed of [...]
Spring Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs
Spring is a great time to fertilize, especially with “young” trees and shrubs. As the plants come out of winter dormancy, they need a boost to give the needed nutrients to develop new growth. When [...]