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Annual Container

My wife and I spent a little time on Sunday potting up our annual container that sits in front of our garage. We subscribe to the "fill the pot" method right away. With our summers as short as they are we want to enjoy the display right away. We try and get as many colors possible into the...

Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by jeff-nhn on 06-03-2008
Is Container Selection Important?

Choosing a container is as important as the plant you intend to place in it. I have to admit, sometimes my wife and I like a containers looks so much that we overlook what it is constructed of. At times that can be an issue if you bought a container for a specific plant and then you realize that because...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 03-29-2008
Hardening Off Plants Started Indoors

We often receive questions in regards to transplanting seedlings. It is very common for people to get a jump start on spring by starting indoors. Whether they are forcing bulbs, getting ahead on vegetables for the garden, or starting bareroot items, people often will start growing materials in containers...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-28-2008
Hosta - Patriot is Great for Beginners

The Hosta 'Patriot', Hosta fortunei is one of the most durable of the hostas which makes it a good choice if you have never grown hostas. The Patriot is purchased often for its lush mounds of medium green foliage and purple or white flowers. Their leaves are also heart shaped with creamy white...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-21-2008
How Soon Should I Plant My Bareroot Plants After They Arrive?

We often have people ask how long they can wait to plant their bareroot items after they are received. The simple answer to this question is immediately. In some cases you are able to wait a few days, but it is not recommended. The sooner the better is a good rule of thumb. Our boxes actually say to...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-17-2008
Container plants for shade

When you don't have room for a garden or don't want the work of a large garden, consider container gardening. Containers also give you the flexibility of moving your plants around to change things up a bit. Containers are great by your front or back door, on a deck or by the pool. There are so...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-11-2008
Fertilizer and Newly Transplanted Garden Items

It is very common for people to use fertilizers in their garden. Fertilizers contain nutrients that help to stimulate plant growth. The purpose of planting a garden is to have plants that grow, so it only seems logical to fertilize your garden to promote that growth. In some cases fertilizers do more...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-25-2008
Gardening in Pots

For a variety of reasons, people sometimes prefer to grow their plants in a pot (or at least start them out in pots). Whether you are waiting until the plant is more mature before you place it in your garden or if you have a decorative pot that you are wanting to fill, there are a couple of things that...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-18-2008

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