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[VIDEO] Christmas Trees 101 with Conrad Decker from Decker's Nursery
Conrad walks us through all the basics that everyone should know when picking out, setting up and caring for your Christmas trees! You may already know some of these helpful...
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Drought damage. How it affects your trees and what you can do to prevent it.
As I made my rounds this spring, I noticed a trend that we should all be paying attention to.
There have been 3 seasons in the past 4 years when precipitation was way below normal or tolerable levels. Summer is probably the most demanding season on newly planted trees and shrubs. A mature Oak tree can transpire 100’s of gallons of moisture into the atmosphere. All woody plants transpire moisture more during summer months.
Here are some tips to recognize potential drought damage and what you can do to prevent - or reverse - that damage.
Fertilizer 101
Knowing how and when to apply fertilizer is as crucial to vigorous plant growth as knowing the plants attributes. In the interest of growing healthy plants, we've compiled a brief introduction to the why, what, how, and when to apply fertilizers to your garden.
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How to harvest and dry culinary herbs
In our last article we covered 13 easy to grow and use herbs. Today I'm going walk you through the steps required to best harvest and dry your culinary herbs in preparation for use. Cutting Collect herbs just before they flower; the...
13 easy to grow and use herbs
What would pesto be without basil, or salsa without cilantro? Whether used by the pinch or by the bunch; fresh herbs pull a recipe together by infusing the dish with unparalleled aromas and flavors. Sometimes, when the effect you seek...
Add Color To Your Landscape This Spring
When winter doesn't let go, and spring is delayed; look to the landscape as a reminder -"Spring is the season of Renewal"
Take advantage of the numerous opportunities to instill color and life into your landscape. These blasts of color, are sure to cure any winter duldrums. A little effort now, will get you started in the garden and create an enjoyable surprise for years to come.
4 tips for spring gardening
Here’s the good news, we’re expecting a cool spring season. Here’s the bad news, it’s going to be a wet spring season. What does this mean for your garden? Conrad has compiled 4 tips for your spring gardening needs.