Fun Ideas and Articles – Page 15 – The Home & Garden Center

Having Redbud Tree Problems?

in Drainage, Fertilizing, Fun Ideas and Articles, Pest & Disease Solutions, Prepping for the Season, Pruning & Cutting, Trees & Shrubs

Redbud trees are a favorite choice of homeowners when planting a small, ornamental tree. Their popularity continues to increase...

Water Those Thirsty Plants!

in Annuals, Drip Irrigation, Fun Ideas and Articles, Perennials, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

We continue to receive multiple calls and requests for “what’s wrong with my plant” and it is clearly a lack...

Haworthias

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Succulents

Want an easy houseplant to grow? Choose Haworthia. Similar in looks to a mini Aloe plant, there are...

How Do I Get Rid of Bagworms?

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Pest & Disease Solutions, Planting, Prepping for the Season

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text] Bagworm moths live in many types of trees. Their larvae crawl to...

For The Love Of Crape Myrtles

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Pruning & Cutting, Trees & Shrubs

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text] What tree blooms throughout the summer, is drought hardy and not fazed...

How Often Should I Fertilize My Annuals?

in Annuals, Fertilizing, Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Prepping for the Season

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text] Every 7 to 14 days. They grow quickly and need plenty of...

Torenia ‘The Wishbone Flower’

in Annuals, Butterflies, Fun Ideas and Articles, Hummingbirds, Pet Friendly, Planting, Prepping for the Season

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text] Kauai Torenia brightens up shady areas in your flower beds or containers with...

Hot Weather Calls For More H2O

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Perennials, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text] After so much cool weather accompanied by so much rain your plants...

8 Annuals That Can Take The Heat!

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Prepping for the Season

Vinca - Upright blooming plants in vivid colors that bloom non-stop. Don’t overwater them and make sure they are in...

8 Reasons To Use Mulch In Your Beds & Containers

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Planting, Prepping for the Season

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text] Spreading mulch in your beds and containers is usually the final step –...