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Dreaming of a Winter Wonderland in Spring

Now that spring is hear, you are probably thinking that you can't wait until the snow falls next year. Just kidding. If you are anything like me, snow is the last thing on your mind. People are getting ready to get out side and gardeners are getting the itch to get plants into the ground.. Winter...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 03-11-2008
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
Why Bareroot?

We get a lot of questions about bareroot plants, especially from people who haven't had a lot of experience with method of transplanting trees, shrubs, etc. Bareroot plants look a lot different then the plants you would by at a local nursery. Since they are dormant and (most time) don't have...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-08-2008
Can I plant in March?

For those of us in cold climates, February with it's warmer days causes itchy planting fingers. We start thinking about what we want to plant in our gardens. The earlier we can plant the better. You do need to wait until after the last frost which in some areas can be March and some can be as late...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-07-2008
What are native plants?

Often you will hear talk about a plant that is native. If you have wondered what that really means, this article may help you to understand. A native plant is a plant that grows naturally in an area without being planted specifically by a person. In the United States, there are plants in each state that...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-04-2008
When should I start planting my vegetable garden?

You can start your seeds indoors about 8-10 weeks before you expect the last frost in your area. They can be planted in egg cartons, Styrofoam cups and other types of containers. Some people use fluorescent lighting on them but most keep them in a sunny window where they will have the most sunlight....

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-25-2008
Getting to Know Your Zone

Knowing which zone you are in will help you to be successful with your garden. Plants are rated hardy in certain areas and this helps gardeners select plants that will do well in their particular area. What exactly is a zone and how do you find out which zone you are in? The hardiness zones are set up...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-14-2008
Elevation Can Effect Your Zone

Depending on where you are located, elevation can be an issue when trying to select plants for your garden. We determine zones based on what the USDA lists for a particular zip code. Although this works in most cases, there can be drastic elevation changes within the same zip code. So what do you do...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-09-2008
Do You Have Deer Problems?

Depending on where you are where you are located, you might have issues with deer eating or damaging your trees and plants. We often have people ask us what they can do to avoid the problem. One of the best ways to keep deer away from your plants would be to build a fence. Unfortunately, that is not...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 12-21-2007

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