by Weidners | Jan 5, 2019 | Design & Decorate, Gardening Tips, Pests & Diseases, Plant Care, What's New
Fruit Tree tasks for January and February Here are some handy hints and some fruit tree garden jobs that need to be done in January/February. The work you do now will pay off all summer long. The words we use can be confusing. When we say ‘Fruit Trees’ we are talking...
by Weidners | Aug 4, 2014 | Plant Care
Frost free area Full sun Neutral or slightly acid soil is best but most will tolerate higher Ph Well drained soil (sandy soil or decomposed granite is best). Alternatively, planting on a mound or hillside will help or mixing sand with the soil used to backfill the...
by Weidners | Aug 1, 2014 | Plant Care
Plumerias are easy to grow and generally very hardy plants provided you follow a few certain guidelines. Most importantly, plumerias LOVE water, but hate sitting in wet soil. So during the growing season water at least once a week, but not before the soil is...
by Weidners | May 4, 2014 | Plant Care
(Not all varieties will be available at all times) Basket: These varieties are trailing, and are best planted in a pot or hanging basket. (Available in 4″ pots and 10″ hanging baskets) Upright: These have strong upright growth and are best planted in the...
by Weidners | Feb 26, 2014 | Plant Care
COMMON NAME: ► Marguerite Daisy SCIENTIFIC NAME: ► Argyranthemum GROWER HINTS: ►While newer Argyranthemum are much more heat tolerant than older varieties, they will still do best with cool night temperatures. If you do live in a hot climate the plants may flush out...
by Weidners | Feb 26, 2014 | Plant Care
COMMON NAME: ►Coleus SCIENTIFIC NAME: ► Solenostemon scutellarioides GROWER HINTS: ►Grows quickly, if you don’t want it that tall, you can control its size by pruning. Take tips off the main stems and the plant will branch out. GROWTH HABITS: ►Upright and can get to...
