Holy Basil, scientifically known as Ocimum sanctum syn. tenuiflorum, is a revered herb in various cultures around the world. Its rich history, distinct aroma, and remarkable health benefits make it a cherished plant. In this blog post, we’ll explore the numerous advantages of holy basil, its different uses, growing tips, and highlight the differences between … The post Holy Basil (Tulsi) – Benefits, Uses, and Growing Tips appeared first on Jack Frost Landscapes & Garden Center ..read more

As garden enthusiasts, we invest our time, energy, and love into cultivating beautiful landscapes and nurturing our favorite plants. However, amidst our efforts, we often encounter unwanted guests that can wreak havoc on our gardens. One such intruder is the Japanese beetle. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the world of Japanese beetles, exploring … The post Battling Japanese Beetles: A Guide to Protecting Your Garden appeared first on Jack Frost Landscapes & Garden Center ..read more

Have a bunch of tomatoes from your garden, but not sure what to do with them? Here are 5 of our favorite tomato recipes – made even better with garden-fresh tomatoes. Our Top 5 Tomato Recipes Bruschetta Tomato Sauce Salsa Tomato Jam Fried Green Tomatoes Tomato Recipes In Greater Depth Bruschetta Bruschetta is a party-favorite … The post 5 Tomato Recipes to Make with Tomatoes from your Garden appeared first on Jack Frost Landscapes & Garden Center ..read more

Sheet mulching, sometimes referred to as lasagna mulching, is a technique that involves layering different materials on top of a lawn to smother weeds, build soil, and conserve water the easy way. You may often see this term associated with “no-till” or “no-dig” as well, which refers to not digging up the earth, usually with … The post Easy Way to Create a Garden Bed with Sheet Mulching appeared first on Jack Frost Landscapes & Garden Center ..read more

We recently saw a video from one of our favorite garden-guru YouTubers, Garden Answer, where she was showing how to direct sow poppies on top of snow. With our recent snow here, it inspired us to try it out. We’ll update you come spring to see if we had any success. Here we detail the … The post Direct Sow Poppies in Winter appeared first on Jack Frost Landscapes & Garden Center ..read more

4 Things to do in January to Get This Year’s Garden Off to a Good Start Gardening in January looks a lot like doing the things around the garden that you don’t have time for the rest of the year. Gardening is a lot of work, and while we’re working hard – planting, fertilizing, managing … The post Gardening in January appeared first on Jack Frost Landscapes & Garden Center ..read more

There are many reasons why you should start composting if you haven’t already. Composting is a way to recycle and reuse organic waste that you would normally throw away. Creating compost is easy and free! It’s a cycle that nature has perfected and performed for billions of years. We should all learn from the ways … The post 5 Reasons Why You Should Be Composting appeared first on Jack Frost Landscapes & Garden Center ..read more

Chrysanthemums, known as mums for short, come in a variety of rich, saturated colors and are a sure sign that autumn has arrived. They’re available in just about every shade of the rainbow, don’t mind a little cold, and usually start blooming when the rest of your garden is looking tired and wilted. Even better, … The post Can You Overwinter Mums? appeared first on Jack Frost Landscapes & Garden Center ..read more

Today, we've put together 5 ideas to help you start brainstorming how you will decorate your porch this fall. Hopefully these ideas will inspire you to put together a beautiful display in front of your house to celebrate fall! The post 5 Fall Decorating Ideas appeared first on Jack Frost Landscapes & Garden Center ..read more

Planting a fall garden is a great way to continue harvesting fresh vegetables throughout the colder months, and there are actually quite a few plants that prefer cooler weather. Before you plant a fall garden, always look up the first frost date for your area. Click this link and type in your zip code to … The post Plant A Fall Garden appeared first on Jack Frost Landscapes & Garden Center ..read more