Why Aren’t My Hydrangeas Blooming?
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by Mark
1M ago
A Hydrangea that doesn’t bloom can be very frustrating, especially if it used to bloom and now it doesn’t any more. If your hydrangeas aren’t blooming here are some of the most likely reasons why. Why Aren’t My Hydrangeas Blooming? 1. Frost Damage I’m putting this at the top of the list, even before improper pruning. That is how often I see this as the problem. If you have a Hydrangea that blooms on old wood in a colder climate (zone 5 or colder), the flower buds can get damaged from frost. That means you’ll have a season with lush green leaves but no flowers. Sometimes, when winters have bee ..read more
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Cold Stratification and How to Cold Stratify Seeds
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by Mark
2M ago
What Is Cold Stratification Cold Stratification is a natural process that plays a crucial role in the germination of seeds. It requires a seed to go through a period of cold temperatures before it is able to germinate. In addition to cold temps most seeds need moisture as well during this period. The long period of cold temps and moisture gradually break down the tough outer shell of the seed so it can germinate when soil temps rise in the spring.  Cold Stratification is an important mechanism for the survival of many plant species, specifically wildflowers and native species. Without it ..read more
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Winter Sowing: Open Pot Method
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by Mark
2M ago
This Winter Sowing Method is as easy as it gets. It’s the simplest, and most budget friendly way to grow hardy perennials and native flowers.  When it comes to Seed Starting, there are a variety of methods I use. When I was growing thousands of perennials each year for my backyard nursery, I had two seed starting methods that I used most:  The first was Starting Seeds Indoors under lights. This produced great results in terms of seed germination but required a lot of infrastructure and constant attention to the vulnerable seedlings. The second and much more set it and forget it meth ..read more
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Fall Planting: Benefits and Tips
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by Mark
4M ago
Fall Planting has many benefits, even if you’re in a climate that has very cold winters. Follow these Fall planting tips so your plants thrive next year. It may seem a little unnatural adding plants to your landscape during the Fall, especially if you’re in a region that has cold winters. Many homeowners fear their new plants might not make it through the winter months. But Fall planting actually has a lot of benefits.  Fall Planting Benefits 1. Less Stress on Plants- Cooler temps and less intense sun make fall planting ideal. A lot of people think Fall planting is too close to the w ..read more
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How to Prevent and Get Rid of Poa Annua
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by Mark
7M ago
Poa annua is one of the most common lawn weeds and often goes unnoticed early on when it’s easiest to treat. Follow this guide to Identify Poa annua right away so you can prevent it and get rid of it.  Poa annua, also known as annual bluegrass, is a low growing grassy weed that is commonly found in lawns throughout the United States and beyond. Because Poa annua so closely resembles desirable grass types such as Kentucky Bluegrass, it often goes unidentified until the infestation becomes large. Poa Annua Identification  Poa annua can be tough to identify, especially in your cool sea ..read more
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How to Install Mulch
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by Mark
7M ago
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn how to Install Mulch like a pro. Benefits of Mulch There’s so many benefits to adding mulch to your landscape. Different types of mulch provide different benefits, but here are some of the most common benefits: Retains Moisture Suppresses Weeds Visual Impact Helps Define Areas 1. Choose Mulch Type Mulch can be made up of a variety of materials such as bark, wood chips, pine straw, or inorganic material such as rubber. Generally speaking, shredded bark mulch is the most beneficial to a landscape bed with plants, but use this guide to help choose the ..read more
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Tips for Watering Your Lawn
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by Mark
10M ago
Watering your lawn is one of the most important parts of maintaining it. Many homeowners struggle to find that healthy balance where the soil isn’t too dry or too wet. Follow these tips to water your lawn in a way that builds deep, strong roots that can keep grass healthy during the summer months. Both wet soil, and dry soil can set off a number of problems in your lawn. Adding to the difficulty is that we all have such different soil types, climates, and water supply situations. It can be tough to determine a set of standards that apply to everyone when answering questions regarding watering ..read more
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Pruning Knockout Roses
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by Mark
11M ago
Pruning Knockout Roses is important for maintaining shape, size, and plant health. Knockout Roses have become widely popular, and it’s no surprise. They provide a lot of the same beauty that ‘old roses’ or ‘tea roses’ have but also provide many more benefits. They are easy to grow, resistant against disease, adaptable to a variety of growing climates, and require little care.  Knockout roses bloom on new wood, meaning flower buds form on the current seasons growth. This is a huge advantage since flower buds don’t have to survive the winter in order to bloom. Thanks to Knockout Roses, hom ..read more
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Different Types of Mulch
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by Mark
1y ago
There are different types of mulch and you should consider which mulch type is best for you, depending on a number of factors. Follow this guide to learn what different mulches are made of and what the advantages and disadvantages are of each type.  What Is Mulch Mulch is a layer of material that gets spread over the surface of the soil. That’s the generic definition you’ll find when clicking through the internet. Personally, I’m not a fan of the vagueness in this definition. In this definition mulch can be pretty much anything, from organic products like bark, wood, and pine needles to ..read more
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Pre Emergents and Seeding
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by Mark
1y ago
There’s a pre emergent herbicide that you can apply to your lawn that will prevent weeds from growing without preventing grass seed from growing. Crabgrass preventer, weed preventer, Step 1, whatever you want to call it,  these early season lawn treatments are called pre emergents. Pre emergents work by creating a chemical layer in the top portion of your lawn that will kill seedlings in the period from when they begin to germinate up to right before they emerge from the surface of our lawn.  Pre emergents prevent a long list of broadleaf weeds, and grassy weeds from taking over your ..read more
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