Most of us notice trees for the beauty and stability they bring to our landscape. We want to sit in the shade they provide and listen to the birds sing. Not only is it important to select a tree that will perform well in your environment, planting the tree correctly...
Do you have a favorite spring flower? Perennials give us beautiful blooms, fantastic foliage and repeated performance year after year. Many shrubs and trees offer fragrant blossoms as they bud out. And what about early spring annuals? Nothing says spring like pansies,...
We have containers of all shapes, sizes, textures, and colors for indoor and out Pots of flowers have long been a focal point for curb appeal on a front porch and conversation starters at the neighborhood patio party. With so many options in color, size, shape, and...
What do I cut back and clean out in the spring? Most perennials and ornamental grasses can be cut to the ground now. Trim Russian sage, butterfly bush, and blue mist shrub back to 6-8 inches leaving some woody stems for new shoots. Hedge shears are great for cutting...
Seed selections at The Growing Place are all non-GMO and certified organic. Some seeds to start now include kale, lettuce, spinach, radishes, beets, carrots, Swiss chard, peas and parsley. If you are new to growing your own vegetables, don’t be afraid to try. Peggy...
