WARNING: Mother’s Day is this Sunday. If you haven’t picked out the perfect gift for mom yet, try a potted plant. Relatively inexpensive and with a variety of options available, potted plants are a great way to show mom how much you care. Go ahead...
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One of my favorite garden blogs, Gardenista, has an interesting post today: ‘Landscaping Ideas: 10 Luxuries Worth the Splurge.’ Among the many cool ideas, writer Michelle Slatalla mentions the importance of quality work and craftsmanship. Most interesting to me is the mention of proper preparation...
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Get Your Spring Garden off to a Good Start In the Northeast, it’s still a little chilly and drizzly but we are getting geared up to plant outdoors as soon as we feel that first hint of warmth in the spring air. While we are waiting,...
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Believe it or not, the official first day of spring is less than a month away. So, whether you’re preparing for the next blizzard or have already begun experiencing the early warm-up that Punxsutawney Phil predicted on Groundhog Day, it’s time to begin planning for spring...
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The weather outside may be frightful, but the heat inside may be killing your houseplants. While it’s natural to assume that your houseplants are as happy as you are in a well-heated home, the truth is that your home’s heat can cause plants to dry...
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If you’ve been looking for ways to control pests in your garden in a more environmentally way, you’ll see just about everywhere that you should be looking for products that contain Neem or botanical oils. What is Neem? Neem is a tree native to India, Azadirachta indica....
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This week, we shared two gardening matches made in heaven for your garden! Try these products for the perfect sustainable, effective gardening combo. Match #1: Eco-1 + AzaSol Use our new Eco-1 and an old favorite, AzaSol, together this growing season in your garden to keep pests...
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When considering fertilizers, it’s important to know the difference between soluble and insoluble, and chemical and organic fertilizer. Don’t worry … it’s not as difficult as it sounds! Let’s define these different categories and go over their unique qualities. Soluble Fertilizer vs. Insoluble Fertilizer If your fertilizer...
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So, you’re curious about the benefits of fertilizer? First, let’s talk about what it is and why it’s used. Fertilizer is typically applied to soils and/or plant tissues (i.e., leaves) to add more nutrients that are essential in the growth process. It includes many components that are necessary to promoting plant growth and proper...
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NutriRoot: One Product to Reduce Watering, Promote Rooting & Boost Soil Microbiology Too good to be true or the best thing since sliced bread!? I may be biased, but let me tell you why NutriRoot ® is the next best thing. What is It? NutriRoot 2-2-3 Liquid Soil...
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