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Caring for your Christmas Tree
What type of tree makes the best Christmas tree? Here at Decker’s Nursery, we’ve been committed to providing quality Fraser and Balsam Firs that we procure from a small grower in Canada. This year we’re also offering Noble Firs and feel...

Caring for Poinsettias
Bright and colorful, poinsettias are nearly synonymous with the Christmas season. The familiar red leaves have been joined by even flashier colors and provide a wealth of opportunities for holiday decorating Poinsettias do require some care and maintenance throughout the...

How to Make Your Own Plant Food From Scratch

How to Make Gardening Fun for Kids

Threats to your garden. The unpleasant truth about mildew and beetles
By now you may have started your garden and are well on your way to enjoying the miracles of nature. Chances are your plants will thrive, but if they don’t it could be because of these common issues. If it...

5 Gardening Activities to Do With Your Child

How To Care For Easter And Passover Plants That You Receive As A Gift
We’re expecting a lot of questions following the holiday weekend from customers that want to know how to maintain the holiday plants that they received for Easter and Passover. In an effort to stick with our mission of being your horticultural resource center, we decided to provide you with everything you need to know in advance!

How To Care For A Heartleaf Philodendron
Botanical Name: Philodendron scandens Origin: South America Heartleaf philodendron is a popular houseplant because it is very easy to grow, in fact it’s also known as the ‘Sweetheart Plant’. This philodendron has heart-shaped, glossy leaves that emerge brown and quickly...