Planting perennial roots has its advantages. It can also stir up some confusion on how to plant bare-root perennials. Planting perennials from bare roots is wise. They often grow as more resilient plants due to not being grown in a greenhouse, or having treatments done to manipulate their growth and bloom patterns. The price is more appealing than buying started plants…Read More
DIY Summer Project: Spray Painting Allium Flowers Paint and flowers, do they mix? Maybe–if you are thinking of an artist painting a vase of flowers. In most other applications paint and flowers aren’t associated with each other…until now! A super easy and fun summer project is spray painting allium! You may be wondering why would someone want to spray paint…Read More
Creating a good first impression in life is essential. When a visitor comes to your home the first thing they see can leave a lasting impression. Commonly the first thing a guest notices on your property is the entryway which often includes the mailbox. Upon entering, the mailbox may display your address or is located at the end of the…Read More
Spending time in the garden is one of the best parts of summer! Gardening is a labor of love for many. The learning never stops even for the most experienced gardener and is what keeps people coming back to their garden. Learning growing tips and fun facts about summer flower bulbs and perennials provides for the betterment of the garden.…Read More
Planning a garden involves making decisions. What to plant? Where to plant? How many flowers to plant? In order to answer these questions and make decisions, it is important to think about other factors that influence these decisions. Knowing how tall and wide a perennial or bulb grows is necessary when planning. Determining other attributes such as is it fragrant?…Read More
Deciding on how many flower bulbs to plant is an important first step of planning a flower bulb garden. Making sure you have the right amount for the space you are planning in helps ensure you get the right look! Generally, having too many bulbs isn’t a big problem. You can always gift the extras to friends and neighbors. However,…Read More
Summer blooming bulbs provide a colorful and exotic feel to the garden. Popular summer blooming bulbs like dahlias provide blooms for quite a while. Gladiolus and calla lilies are some of the best cut flowers in summer. Summer standouts like canna lilies and elephant ears bring a feel of the tropics to any garden. Shade tolerant summer bulbs like begonias…Read More
June is here and summer temperatures are underway for most gardeners. The gardening season doesn’t stop for most gardeners, but it can slow down along with the higher temperatures of mid-summer. For those of us who enjoy spending our days digging in the dirt and immersed in foliage, you may have some late spring garden questions. We are happy to…Read More
Spring is here! The grass is green, buds are swelling and flowers are beginning to emerge. Planting season has arrived. The excitement of a tracking email has hit your inbox. The order of bulbs will arrive in a couple of days. You patiently wait a couple of days. Finally, “delivery day” has arrived! You rush to get the package, open…Read More
A few quick spring garden tips. Some facts and tips may be new to you! Some are good reminders for the upcoming busy garden and flower season. Quick and Easy Spring Flower and Garden Tips Established bulb plantings will emerge earlier than bulbs that were planted this past fall. Bulbs like tulips and crocus open up their blooms in the…Read More
If you need any help with gardening or if you have plant-related questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Jenny San Filippo. She can provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed with your next project!
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