Have you ever considered trying window boxes across the front of your house? The soil mixture you use is extremely important in the success of how well your plants will do this season. Above all, don’t use garden soil. You want something that’s going to hold the moisture, because window boxes drain pretty well. Using […]
Wild onions in your yard. What to do? Wild onions, also known as field garlic or wild garlic, can be a persistent and challenging weed to eradicate from your yard. These perennial plants have a strong odor and can quickly spread through their bulbs and seeds. To effectively control wild onions, a combination of cultural, […]
Seed packets are an essential part of gardening and can be used for multiple seasons. Your seed packets from over the past few seasons may or may not be worth using this season, depending on where you stored them, and the type of seeds they contain. Seeds are alive, but they don’t live forever. When […]
We often get this question at Dill’s Greenhouse… Is there any kind of perennial ground cover that is not too intrusive, that could grow around my plants slowly, that would it look a little nicer, and I could manage? The answer is yes, “but.” The “but” part is that you’re going to be adding one […]
We don’t want to discourage anyone from going out and getting a beautiful Easter lily because that is the thing to do right now, but do Easter Lilies and cats mix? The short answer is no! Please use EXTREME caution when bringing in flowers, bouquets, and new plants into your cat-friendly household. Easter lilies are […]
Is springtime a good time to do core aeration? Actually you can core aerate in the spring. Do it before you put down any crabgrass preventer. If you’ve already put down a crabgrass preventer, then core aeration will break down that weed prevention barrier that you just put down. So do the core aeration first, […]
Let’s start with plant division. This is a process where a mature plant is separated into smaller sections, each with its own roots and stems. This practice is beneficial for a multitude of reasons. It helps control the size of the plant, preventing it from becoming overcrowded. It also allows for the creation of new […]
Edging and trimming the lawn is like having a manicure after cutting your fingernails…everything is just more perfect!
The number of soil amendments sold in garden centers often confuses gardeners. These products fall into two categories, inorganic and organic.
Halleluiah, it’s tomato-planting time again! If you’ve grown tomatoes in the past, you most likely have your favorites. If not, just ask! You’ll find some pretty strong opinions regarding tomato choices.