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How to Care for Your HydrangeasTo properly care for your hydrangeas, it's important to know what type you have and how it blooms. Here’s a guide to different hydrangea varieties and their blooming habits: Old Wood Hydrangeasvarieties: Mophead, Lacecap, and Oakleaf Hydrangeas Blooming Habit: These hydrangeas bloom on old wood, meaning their flower buds form in the fall for the next summer.Pruning: If you trim these hydrangeas in the fall, winter… Read more

JanuaryVeggies and Food Gardens: Mid – Late January start Tomatoes, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Peppers, & Eggplant for your spring Gardens. Plant onion slips, snap peas, and asparagus later in the monthFruit trees and bushes: Prune as needed, transplant while root systems are dormant and spray dormant oil to eliminate over wintering insects. Plant any fruit trees, berry bushes, pecan trees. Remove 80-85% of cane growth for grap… Read more

DIY Tree Planting GuideDigging the Hole: Dig a hole that is 1.5 times wider than the root ball.Make sure the top of the root ball is 1-2 inches above the soil level to prevent drowning.Preparing the Plant: Remove the plant from its container.Check the root ball. Cut or spread any roots that are circling around the container.Planting: Place your tree in the newly dug hole and ensure the trunk of the plant is straight.Fill the hole with a mix of… Read more

Why Pentas are Perfect for Butterfly GardensWhy Choose Pentas? Nectar Abundance: Pentas produce a lot of nectar, making them a top choice for attracting butterflies.Long-Blooming: They bloom all summer long, even in the heat, ensuring a continuous supply of nectar.Perfect for Pollinators: Large clusters of star-shaped flowers are ideal for butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Cut flowers can last up to two weeks.Growing Tips: Sunlight: Grow in… Read more

Holiday Plants: Care Tips for Your Christmas Cactus and AmaryllisThe holiday season is the perfect time to enjoy festive plants like Christmas trees, Poinsettias, and Ferns. To add a unique touch to your décor this year, consider including a Christmas Cactus and Amaryllis. Here’s how to care for these plants to ensure they thrive and brighten your holiday season.Christmas Cactus CareWatering & Soil: Watering: Christmas Cacti are low maintena… Read more