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How to Overwinter Your Plants Laura with Garden Answer is answering some commonly asked questions on how to get your plants and containers prepared to bring inside for the winter. She lays out her step-by-step instructions on how to keep your plants happy and healthy, even when they are inside. Step 1 – Figure Out […]
In the video below, Laura from Garden Answer demonstrates how to plant hydrangeas using Espoma’s Bio-tone Starter Plus and Holly-tone. Can’t wait to learn more about hydrangeas? Check out our Hydrangea Growing Guide HYDRANGEA Growing Guide
Want to always have fresh veggies on hand, taste juicy tomatoes and save $600 annually on grocery bills? We thought so! Get all that and more by planting an organic vegetable garden. The veggies will be the best you’ve ever had, hands down. And, you’ll feel incredibly empowered by growing your own food. When you […]
Are your plants suffering from a long winter? Popular plants such as azaleas, rhododendrons, blueberries, strawberries and heathers, are all acid-loving, meaning they need a soil pH of about 5.5. Knowing whether your soil is acidic or not is the first step to healthier plants season after season. If your leaves or needles take on […]
If you start each day by sipping a cup of coffee and gazing at your trees through the window, then you know just how valuable trees are to your daily life. There is nothing quite like watching the evolution of seasons, from leaves budding, blossoming, changing color and eventually falling. However, spring and summer offer […]
Imagine growing a rose bush bursting with big, beautiful flowers. It’s easy. All your roses need is a well-balanced meal. Roses are one of the hungriest plants, so they need to be fed often to perform their best. You’ll instantly see the difference once you start regularly feeding your roses. Bigger, better and even more […]
Evergreens — the name says it all. These plants and shrubs add color to your garden all year long, even in the dead of winter! Though, we admit there’s one evergreen we love most: boxwoods. Boxwood shrubs do it all. They’re super easy to care for, stay green all winter and are deer resistant. These […]
Picture the bluest hydrangea you’ve ever seen. It’s easy, isn’t it? This vibrant flower is as bright and bold as Elvis’ blue suede shoes. So, how can you get a blue hydrangea? The secret is in the soil, and the power is in your hands. Create a blue hydrangea simply by amending the soil. Most […]
A yard without shrubs is like a completed puzzle, minus one piece. The look is almost perfect, but something is missing! Shrubs work wonders — especially ones with bold, colorful flowers. These easy to care for plants instantly fill in gaps in your garden landscape and look fabulous every season. Complete your garden by planting […]
Breathe it in! Spring has arrived and brought the first flowers of the year with it! After the white of winter, sunny daffodils and a rainbow of tulips are a welcome sight. Flower bulbs are inexpensive, easy to plant, provide stunning cut flowers and can last for years when taken care of properly. The secret […]