Caring for Christmas Cactus
Also known as Zygo Cactus, Christmas cactus is actually a succulent. Much like, poinsettias these beautifully blooming plants provide a welcomed addition to holiday decorating opportunities.
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How to Grow Amaryllis Bulbs
Amaryllis bulbs and flowers are a staple of the upcoming holiday season. They are easy to pot and grow.
Fall Fertilizing & Lawn Care
Most lawn experts agree; if you fertilize your lawn only once a year, do it in the fall. Grass grows much slower as the weather turns cool, but the grass roots continue to grow quickly. A fall application of fertilizer delivers essential nutrients fo...
Time for Houseplants & Tropicals to Come Inside
Did some of your houseplants enjoy a summer vacation outdoors this season? If so, now is the time to think about bringing them back indoors. We’ve compiled a few tips and suggestions for bringing houseplants and/or tropical plants indoors for the w...
What To Do In The Fall Garden
Are you wondering what to do in your Fall garden? Here are a couple timely tips for you from Decker's Nursery
Summer Garden Checklist
With summer in full swing, we at Decker’s wanted to share a few timely tips and techniques to keep your garden looking great and enhancing your enjoyment of the garden that you have taken the time to create.
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.
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 y...
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.
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 is subtle, re...
Add Color To Your Landscape This Spring
Looking to bring some life and color into your landscape during March and early April? Spring annuals are very popular at this time of year. They tolerate the cold temperatures, and Pansies will perform in the low 30’s.