Sun Scald
Wrap the trunks of newly planted maples during the winter months to prevent sunscald. Sun-scald occurs in the winter when the sun heats the bark on the southwest side of a tree, the tissue breaks dormancy, then when the sun…
Winter Watering
Don't forget about your plants during the winter. If our winter weather gives us prolonged dry spells, then it's time to get out and water. Newly installed plants and lawns are especially vulnerable, as are established evergreens. To ensure that…
Winter Gardening
Just because the trees are bare and there is snow on the ground doesn't mean you have to give up on the garden. A well-planned garden provides year-round interest and visual treats. Many evergreens and hardy ornamental grasses offer nice…
African Violet Care
African Violets are arguably the best houseplants for reblooming and adding color to the indoors. Plant breeders have also created lots of exciting colors, flower shapes, and even variegated leaves for this old favorite. African violets are generally forgiving if…
Winter Protection for Evergreens
Keep your holly, boxwood, azaleas, and euonymus looking their best this winter; spray them with Wilt Stop. During the winter months, the frozen ground deprives plants of their moisture intake. Wilt-stop seals the foliage to reduce the loss of moisture…
Attracting Birds
Birds are often a welcome addition to the yard with their pleasant songs, bright colors, and interesting antics. Making your yard a welcoming place for them only takes a few simple steps. Putting out bird feeders is often the first…
Christmas Cactus Care
Christmas cactus make a wonderful holiday plant. They are easy to care for and can be grown indoors all year. Christmas cactus can be grown indoors in low light but will bloom much better in high light situations. They can…
Poinsettia Care
Poinsettias are the most popular houseplants for Christmas in the United States. Their showy bracts can come in red, pink, white, cream, peach or even green and burgundy.  With the proper care, this houseplant can last long after Christmas and…