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
Daylilies are one of the most beloved perennials. They tolerate difficult growing conditions and are considered one of the easiest perennials to grow. Not only are they easy to grow, they bloom in a variety of colors. The possibilities are nearly endless when it comes to daylily bloom color choices. According to the American Hemerocallis Society, there are over 60,000…Read More
January is one of the last months I think of as a time to be in the garden. Perhaps it’s the cold and bare landscape of the state of Wisconsin that I live in that prevents me from gardening. However, not all people are located in a frozen tundra. Yet, for many gardeners in the United States, the winter months…Read More
Tulips are some of the most recognizable flowers in the world! In the 1600s they took the world by storm and caused the first major economic bubble in the Netherlands, known as Tulip Mania. While the initial hype over tulips caused prices to skyrocket. In the current day and age tulip bulbs are affordable to all home gardeners. The best…Read More
Have you missed out on spring blooms in the past? Are you unsure of when to plant flower bulbs for spring blooms? If you answered yes to either of these questions you may be new to planting flower bulbs in fall. To ensure your spring garden is full of color, fragrance, and texture you will want to be sure you…Read More
Bearded Iris in all the Colors of the Rainbow! I have always had a love-hate relationship with bearded iris. As I get older I enjoy the array of colors bearded iris offer in late spring more and more. Growing up there was always a random grouping of bearded iris planted near the peonies at my parents’ house. I believe the…Read More
Flowers behave in mysterious ways. Their genetics dictate the patterns they create, as well as their size, bloom time, and many other features and attributes. Plants tend to follow the laws of nature, but sometimes even with our best efforts, they don’t behave as they should. We can plant bulbs and perennials with the best intentions; proper planting location and…Read More
Gardening is all fun and games until the critters come to play. Slugs chew holes in your hosta leaves. The squirrels dig up your crocus. Those once “adorable” bunnies chomp your tulips. Alvin and his chipmunk friends go full lumberjack on your lilies that are just about to bloom. All your hard work only to be ruined by these common…Read More
Guide to Gardening with Hosta Hosta plants are top perennials in terms of popularity as well as ease of growing. The average gardener will easily be able to recognize a hosta in a perennial garden. Known for their foliage which helps add color and texture to shade gardens, hosta’s are a staple in low light garden areas. While they are…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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