Creating an inviting and beautiful landscape can seem like a daunting task. While you may need to put in some sweat equity, it doesn’t have to be an overwhelming process. Once you master these basics, you’ll be on your way to creating a beautiful outdoor space you can enjoy all year. Preparation  Identify the Area First things first. You need to identify the area you want to design. It is best to start with a small area. You can always add to a project later on, but taking on too much at first can be overwhelming if you’re a beginner.   Identify the Purpose Next, identify the pu ..read more

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, bringing a touch of nature indoors through houseplants has become increasingly popular. However, to truly enjoy the benefits of having plants at home, it’s essential to understand their basic requirements and provide proper care. WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE SELECTING YOUR PLANTS For starters, you must learn your plant’s living conditions. This includes understanding the type of light your space receives, considering the temperature and humidity levels, and assessing the time and energy you can dedicate to plant care. Light: Start by taking a look at how much n ..read more

With winter around the corner, it’s hard to picture getting outdoors to garden in December. But there are still plenty of things you can do now to get your garden ready for spring.  Last Minute Planting and Maintenance There is still time to plant trees, shrubs, perennials, and spring-flowering bulbs before the ground freezes. Continue to water newly established plants until a layer of snow is on the ground.  Add a fresh layer of mulch to garden beds to finish them off for the year, and insulate the roots of the plants and bulbs. Mulch helps keep the soil temperature consistent all w ..read more

English Gardens 2024 Wall Calendar is here! Free to all customers with any purchase, English Gardens Wall Calendar is now available at all retail stores. The calendar features beautiful photos of new or recent plant introductions or popular flowers. Our cover features SunParasol Orginal Cream Pink Mandevilla “Many thanks to our vendors who have supported this project,” says John Darin, President.  “This is the 24th year we’ve produced a calendar and each year is more beautiful than the one before. We hope our customers enjoy the calendar and use the coupons each month.” A full list of our ..read more

You finally have your first successful edible garden, good work! All your plants are ripe with bounty, but now what? How do you know when your plants are ready to eat? Unfortunately, there is no one answer. Each crop is different, each garden, and season is different. However, we can give you some tips to help you recognize when it’s time to harvest. Bigger isn’t Always Better With vegetable crops like peas, beans, turnips and squash, it isn’t always best to let them mature on the vine. Oftentimes, these plants will reach peak ripeness before they fully mature. While crops like tomatoes, water ..read more

We’ve all seen it. Driving down the street and your neighbor’s Hydrangea blooms are on the ground. This is known as Hydrangea Flop. It typically occurs after heavy rainfall when the head of the Hydrangea gets too heavy for the stem and they “flop over”. There is no way to stop this, but there are a few ways to help. Removing excess water after a heavy rainfall can help. Gently grab the stem just below the bloom and light shake excess water off the flowers. They may not perk back up right away, but this will help reduce the time they are flopped over. And alleviate stress on the bent over stem ..read more

You’ve just spruced up your landscaping with new trees and shrubs and things are looking great! But after a few weeks, you start to notice droopy, or browning leaves. This could be an indicator that your plants aren’t receiving enough water.  Don’t worry, if you act quickly they can recover just fine. Proper watering is the key to success for your landscape and garden beds. Newly planted trees and shrubs will need more frequent watering that first year until their roots are well established.  Here are a few tips to help those plants thrive that first year. 1. Once your plants are in ..read more

English Gardens is teaming up with M&C Peppers to bring you an exclusive line of hot pepper plants to stores this season. Varieties include: KANG STARR LEMON STARBURST Flavor Note: Citrusy Lemon Scoville: 100,000-350,000 Cross between Goat & Scotch Bonnet DEVIL’S TONGUE Flavor Notes: Spicy + Sweet + Fruity Scoville: 125,000-350,000 Similar to Fatalii or Habanero WHITE FATALII Flavor Notes: Citrusy Scoville: 200,000-300,000 Related to Habanero family PEACH CAROLINA REAPER Flavor Notes: Fruity & Citrusy Scoville: 200,000-300,000 Cross between Ghost & Peach Habanero PURPLE GH ..read more

This year, English Gardens is sponsoring WJR’s Gardening Show! Tune in weekly every Saturday at 4pm starting April 1st for gardening tips, lawn care and FUN as we sit down with WJR’s Ann Thomas. Listen to the experts here: House Plant Care and Seed Starting with Jennifer Lau Spring Lawn Care-Dean Darin Landscape Design-Jim Morris and Rick Vespa View the full schedule here: https://www.englishgardens.com/series/the-gardening-show-with-wjr-radio/ The post WJR The Gardening Show first appeared on English Gardens ..read more

English Gardens will give away free bunches of daffodils March 18-20, 2023. All six English Gardens locations will give away these fresh-cut flowers. While supplies last, limit one per customer. Symbolizing new beginnings, the Daffodil is synonymous with spring. Ancient lore suggests the Daffodil is not only the sign of winter’s end but a symbol of future prosperity. In China, if a Daffodil bulb is forced to bloom during the New Year, it will bring good luck to your home. Bring happiness and good fortune home with you on Wednesday, March 20! “We want to celebrate this new season and brighten e ..read more