Many people think that once fall rolls around, the planting season is over. But September is actually great time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials. There’s an old proverb we like to recite this time of year – “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second-best time is right now!” When planting during the fall, …
Top 10 New Flowers from the Welby Flower Trials
Tuesday August 29, 2017
Two weeks ago, we got a sneak peak of the future at the Welby Gardens Flower Trials. Welby Gardens, the exclusive grower of Hardy Boy Plants, works closely with breeders, brokers, and universities around the country along with important industry leaders to produce and test the newest and latest in plant genetics. This year, Welby brought all of their new …
Do-It-Yourself Garden Fountain in 6 Easy Steps
Thursday August 24, 2017
The gentle sound of bubbling water is the perfect garden soundtrack. You can bring the soothing sounds of running water to your home or garden with this easy to make garden fountain. Its compact size makes it perfect for outdoors or indoors. It would look great on the patio or deck or even inside an office or living room. Materials …
Ask A Gardener – Fall Container Plants
Monday August 21, 2017
Fall is an absolutely wonderful time for container gardening! There’s still many warm, wonderful days ahead to enjoy beautiful flower pots, planters and containers. Here are some of our picks for fabulous fall flowers: Traditional Favorites These annuals are absolute fall garden stand-bys. They give a beautiful pop of color throughout the season. If you’re looking for that classic autumn …