Lantana is a colorful and low-maintenance flowering plant popular in gardens due to its bright blooms and attractiveness to pollinators. There are many colors and growth habits to choose from. They can be grown in containers to provide season-long color wherever you want it! Here are some tips on how to grow lantana successfully: Sunlight:…
Planting In May May is an excellent time to plant almost anything. Evaluate your planting needs and have all the necessary tools you will need before you begin planting. You may need to amend your soil if it is too dry or too wet. We can help you figure out what you may need to…
The popularity of tropical milkweed, also known as Mexican Milkweed or Scarlet Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica), a non-native species of milkweed, has skyrocketed due to its ease of propagation and attractive flowers and foliage. However, when planted in areas with temperate climates, it doesn’t die back in the winter, which can lead to problems with monarch…
Gardening is more than just a hobby – it’s an opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment. By adopting eco-friendly practices in your garden, you can contribute to the conservation of natural resources, support local biodiversity, and promote a healthier ecosystem. Here are some tips to help you create an earth-friendly garden: 1….
Plant a Variety of Bee-Friendly Flowers: Bees are attracted to a diverse range of flowers, especially those that are rich in nectar and pollen. There are both native and non-native plants that can provide an appropriate pollen source for bees. 🌺🌻 Provide a Water Source: Bees need access to water, especially during hot weather. Create…
When it comes to caring for plants, it is a top priority for any gardener to ensure that their plants are healthy. However, many times plant problems are misdiagnosed which leads to the improper use of chemicals or other methods of treatment which can cause harm to the plants, pollinators, people and even pets. The…
Planting Tips For Success Nothing gives us more satisfaction than growing our own plants. Whether it’s for beauty, food, shade, or other functional purposes, growing plants can be rewarding and cost-saving. Your plant’s success is directly linked to its planting. You want to make sure that you are giving it the best start possible. We’ve…
April is perhaps the busiest season of the entire year in the garden. There’s so much to do! Here are a few tips and tricks to get your garden restarted after the long winter! Camellias Pruning Camellias is best done after they bloom but since all Camellias bloom at different times, you can safely do…
With March coming in, you can expect spring to follow if it hasn’t already in the south. It’s common in the south for our spring to come in February Camellias Camellia blooms still last through March and even though some varieties have finished, some are just getting started. You can safely plant Camellias through May…
One of the easiest things to do is to grow Camellia sinensis from seeds. It’s nature’s way of giving back! Camellia sinensis is a prolific seed producer. When the plant flowers, it produces seeds. When you are growing for tea, your plants are pruned and you are constantly harvesting foliage and keeping the plant in…
