Perennials – Page 6 – The Home & Garden Center

Fixing The “Ugly”

in Annuals, Fertilizing, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs, Weeds

After our brutal summer most of us have some “ugly” in our yards - browning grass, weeds in flower beds,...

Moisture Meters Removed

in Annuals, Drainage, Drip Irrigation, Houseplants, Perennials, Planting, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="594x210" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/64f0e646-1e27-6ccb-617e-1e43536ec05b.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] In the last newsletter I referenced using moisture meters as a tool to monitor your plant’s...

Two Maps Are Better Than One!

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Ground Cover, Perennials, Planting, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] How is it possible that Portland, Oregon and Longview, Texas have the same plant hardiness zone of 8? Our weather is...

Droopy Plants: It Doesn’t Necessarily Mean More Water

in Annuals, Drainage, Perennials, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="486x489" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/53830296-d96b-e027-ff71-722789913193.jpg"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Some plants wilt from the heat – not from the lack of water while others wilt...

Help Your Plants Beat The Heat

in Drip Irrigation, Fun Ideas and Articles, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Perennials, Planting, Trees & Shrubs

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="594x210" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/df42d038-94fd-9ad3-ed6a-25be5ec153fa.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] The summer heat is here and can zap our plants and trees quickly when underwatered. Newly...

Bursting With Buds: Hardy Hibiscus

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

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="540x540" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/83eb2d15-5649-5499-7990-62f51aad21a8.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Hardy Hibiscus are one of my favorite perennials. They get your attention in a container or...

Hanging Baskets For Hummers

in Butterflies, Fun Ideas and Articles, Hummingbirds, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="594x438" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/35481595-72a5-c32a-2aea-264de8fc3cce.png"][vc_column_text] Our newly-stocked Salvia hanging baskets - available in the greenhouse now! [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] We all enjoy seeing hummingbirds at...

Summer Perennials

in Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Perennials are plants that usually die back in the winter and regrow each spring. Some bloom only in Spring, others...

It’s Time To Fertilize & Trim Azaleas

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Perennials, Pruning & Cutting, Trees & Shrubs

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="594x210" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/5b4382ea-fa85-9e83-fa7b-632fa887bd39.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Once your Azaleas (standard varieties or ReBloomers) have completed their spring bloom it is time to give them a trim...

“What Fertilizer Should I Use?”

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

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="594x210" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/2163fdb2-c99a-82a4-f84e-62a2c35324f6.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] We’re often asked what type of fertilizer is best for newly planted trees or shrubs. We suggest Espoma...