I’ve had some new business cards printed by Vista.com and I have to tell you that they make it very easy to design your own card. Plus they are reasonably priced and have quick service. I set my cards out on the table and people grab them up! My cards have a photo of Pam, […]
DEADHEADING FLOWERS FOR MORE BLOOMS
Deadhead your flowers to maintain their beauty! What does deadheading mean? Deadheading is simply the process of removing old, faded blossoms from your flowering plants. If the flowers are left to develop seeds, the plant thinks it has accomplished its goal of reproduction and will stop blooming. Deadheading will encourage plants to put their […]
Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick, a Plant Lovers Plant
If you’re familiar with Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick you know what an interesting and sometimes seemingly bazaar plant it is. But have you ever seen one grown single stem as an ornamental tree? Harry Lauder’s is truly a plant lovers plant and every garden should have one. I like to train them into single stem […]
Plant Propagation Calendar – What You Should Be Doing Now
Do yourself a huge favor and print this off and keep it near your potting bench. Heck, print off a few copies and hang them where you can see them. January-Mid Winter You can do hardwood cuttings of deciduous plants. Just wait for a day when the ground is not frozen so you can either […]
7 Tips and Tricks to Using Social Media to Advertise for Free!
If you own a business, be it an online business, or backyard nursery, sometimes advertising can be difficult. How do you get your products and/or business name out there? Today more and more people are looking to social media and internet advertising. If you have a limited advertising budget, that’s another reason why it is […]
My Favorite Arborvitae
Techny Arborvitae, also known as Mission Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis ‘Techny’ This by far my favorite Arborvitae! It has a beautiful dark green color, it grows very dense, it’s a medium fast grower. Some say it’s a slow grower and compared to a lot of other Arborvitae it is slower growing. However, you will hear me […]
10 Ideas for a Raised Vegetable Garden Bed
You’ve seen raised vegetable garden beds either online or in the backyard of someone you know. They look really great but how do you make one, and is it right for you? Two very good questions. Let’s look at the pros and cons of a raised vegetable garden bed. Pros You have more control over […]
