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Caring For Your Rhododendrons

Spring is here and soon plants will be sprouting, including the beautiful Rhododendrons. How do you care for these beautiful plants? There are several things that you will want to do to care for these great plants. You will want to make sure to pull (or pinch) off the dead flowers on the plant. Plants...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 03-24-2008
Sweating The Small Stuff

Bareroot plants are shipped dormant. Often, they are uprooted and stored in a controlled environment to ensure that they remain dormant up to, and sometimes during, the shipping process. The idea is that the plants will break dormancy after being planted in the ground. Some species might need a little...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-29-2008
Hardening Off Plants Started Indoors

We often receive questions in regards to transplanting seedlings. It is very common for people to get a jump start on spring by starting indoors. Whether they are forcing bulbs, getting ahead on vegetables for the garden, or starting bareroot items, people often will start growing materials in containers...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-28-2008
Pest Problems: Moles

Pests can harm your garden or landscape, and moles are no exception. However, sometimes moles are blamed for damage that they didn't do. Here are a few things to look for you you have moles, and a few tips if you have moles (which is a question that is commonly asked). Moles will dig tunnels and...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-25-2008
String Trimmers Can Get Rid Of More Then Weeds

Spring is coming and it won't be long until lawn mowers are roaring and yard work will begin. One issue that often comes up is the damage to trees and plants caused by string trimmers (a.k.a weed whackers, weed whippers, weed eaters, etc.). You may want to keep a few things in mind when it comes...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-23-2008
How Soon Should I Plant My Bareroot Plants After They Arrive?

We often have people ask how long they can wait to plant their bareroot items after they are received. The simple answer to this question is immediately. In some cases you are able to wait a few days, but it is not recommended. The sooner the better is a good rule of thumb. Our boxes actually say to...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-17-2008
Alaska and Hawaii - It's Not Personal

If you are browsing on the site, you might notice that we are unable to ship plants to Alaska and Hawaii. People often wonder why we can't. There is reasoning behind it, and it is not because we have anything against those who are from the United States' forty-ninth and fiftieth states. Our warehouses...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-09-2008
Water Saving Plants

As we all know, watering is a vital part to gardening. Plants need just the right amount of water to stay healthy. Too much, or too little can be harmful to the plants. It is not always easy to stay on top of watering, especially if you live in an area that is experiencing a drought. There are many things...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-31-2008
How and why should I pinch back my plants?

Pinching back sounds like it would hurt doesn't it? I remember getting pinched when I was younger and it usually meant I had done something to deserve it. It sure didn't help me grow, well, I did learn not to do whatever caused the pinching again. So, I did grow, didn't I? Pinching back a...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-29-2008
The Advantages of Mulch

People often use mulch in their garden, but often have questions on how to use it and what the advantages are. First of all, there are generally two types of mulch; organic and inorganic. Examples of organic mulches would be leaves, grass clippings, or tree bark chips. Inorganic mulches include river...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-27-2008

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