Perennial Gardens Inc.

03/17/2025

03/17/2025

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03/17/2025

Early this month, prune woody plants while they are still dormant including fruit trees and most summer and fall blooming shrubs and vines. Limit pruning of spring blooming trees and shrubs to only the removal of sucker growth and rubbing, overgrown, or broken branches. Cut back ornamental grasses and perennials that were left standing for winter interest. We carry a great selection of pruning tools to get the job done right.

03/15/2025

Early this month, before bud break, spray rose canes with horticultural oil to suffocate any overwintering insects. Feed all roses with a slow-release fertilizer listed for rose use.

03/13/2025

Discover the joys of bluebirds in your yard! If you have some open areas with scattered trees, a bluebird nest box will look mighty attractive to bluebird pairs in early spring. Offer some mealworms and enjoy the show!

03/10/2025

Creating a master landscape plan is a critical first stem in phased landscape installation. A phased installation will help you to chunk out time and costs, making this type of landscaping easier all around.

03/09/2025

Continue to feed the birds this spring. Take care of our fine feathered friends year-round by offering them bird seed. There is a blend for everyone!

03/07/2025

Compost slows down in the cold winter. Now is the time to get your pile fired up again. Begin by turning your bin and removing the broken-down compost that will go into your garden this month. Continue to add green and brown material and turn regularly. Speed up the process further by adding a compost starter, accelerator or activator. We can hook you up!

03/05/2025

Celebrate the first day of Spring! The vernal equinox announces new beginnings, new growth, new life. The days are longer, the sun is stronger, and the garden is growing. Treat yourself, or someone you love, to a garden gift to hail this fresh start to a new growing season.

03/04/2025

A light topdressing of compost in the spring can benefit your lawn in many ways, including helping to improve soil composition and drainage. Compost will also add beneficial microbes to boost soil and lawn health.

03/03/2025

Bunny control begins now. These soft, cute, and gentle animals can do a lot of damage in the garden. Keep young plants covered with floating row cover until they are big and strong enough to deal with the nibbles. You may also spray new plantings with a deterrent listed for rabbits.

02/28/2025

On a warm winter's day when temperatures are above freezing, a second application of an anti-desiccant is advisable for sensitive evergreens, especially newly planted ones. Make sure that temperatures are to remain above freezing for at least 24 hours after application.

02/25/2025

Some flowering annuals take longer than others to start from seed. Indoors this month you can sow: snapdragon, begonia, geranium (Pelargonium), Dianthus, Lobelia and sweet peas. Stop by and check out our extensive collection that includes many new, unusual, heirloom, organic and non-GMO seeds.

02/23/2025

Winter is the time to dream and scheme! Find a cozy seat, grab a cup of hot chocolate and pull out your garden journal from last year. Based on your notes and recollections from last season, begin making plans for the coming one.

02/22/2025

The presence of just about any type of plant can alleviate stress, particularly when placed in an office environment. A study conducted by the Department of Horticulture and Landscape at Washington State University found that workers who performed stressful computer tasks experienced a reduction in systolic blood pressure when plants were added to the work area.

02/19/2025

When out on your winter walks, look for trees and shrubs for planting this coming year to enjoy winter after winter. Keep your eye out for trees with colorful and peeling bark, cones or an appealing silhouette. Look for shrubs with brightly colored berries or dried pods. Take a picture and we'll help you identify the plant.

02/16/2025

Cut spring flowering branches of plants like crabapple, p***y willow, flowering cherry and quince to force indoors. You'll appreciate the beautiful blooms this time of year! ***ywillow

02/13/2025

Avoid using salt to melt ice on walkways near planting beds as salt is toxic to plants. Choose instead a plant, people and animal friendly alternative product. We always have a good supply on hand, should the weather suddenly turn white.