To answer that question, first consider what plants in general need to grow and thrive: sunlight, water, oxygen, and food. As part of this equation for indoor plants, it’s crucial to use the right type of soil that allows for proper drainage—and that’s where potting soil comes in.
Choosing the best types of potting soil for your flowers, herbs, and vegetables will greatly enhance your plant’s performance. In this article, we’ll describe some of the most in-demand types of potting soils, and we’ll use our varieties of Espoma Or...
I spoke at a local Homeowners Association meeting recently and I started off by discussing landscape maintenance. Economically, it's said that a healthy landscape is equivalent to about 20% of any property's value - this bit of information seemed to...
Because the terms are often used interchangeably, people often believe that they’re the same thing. There are, however, a few key differences and similarities that are worth mentioning so read on to learn more.
Wide varieties of materials can be used for garden sculptures: from wood to metal, and from plastic to ceramic—and marble, resin, and concrete. Also on that list is stone, including cast stone. Choosing what material is right for you will depend on y...
When designing a garden, most people tend to focus on just the plants. However, incorporating statues and fountains not only add charm and elevate the beauty of your garden, but the placement and surrounding you choose for your statue can enhance its...
While pruning can be intimidating for many people, it doesn’t have to be. In fact, once you know the pruning basics, you’ll quickly grow your confidence. Before you know it, you’ll be pruning like a pro. In this series of videos Conrad Decker will h...
When choosing the best outdoor statues for your garden, one factor is, understandably enough, the price. Here, we’ll offer insights into what affects the price of garden statues so you can make the right decision for yours.
A great way to add personalization and charm to your outdoor garden is by incorporating garden statues, garden sculptures, and fountains.
Indoor terra cotta pots are a timeless solution for growing healthy plants, coming with plenty of benefits. We’ll share them here along with a couple of things to pay attention to when using terra cotta for your indoor plant pots.
Refresh your patio and front porch planters for the fall season with our colorful collections of flower and foliage plant collections. Conrad Decker of Decker's Nursery shares his best planting tips for falltastic autumn garden containers. Use Conrad...
