Tree and shrub planting methods have changed in the past ten years. The illustration below shows how to plant trees and shrubs correctly. 1. Find the trunk flare—where the trunk and roots meet. Peel back or loosen the top of the burlap and rope....
Tree and shrub planting methods have changed in the past ten years. The illustration below shows how to plant trees and shrubs correctly. 1. Find the trunk flare—where the trunk and roots meet. Peel back or loosen the top of the burlap and rope....
By Dr. William Madosky 2175 Big Bend Boulevard Richmond Heights MO, 63117 • (314) 645-8805 www.drmadosky.com Gardening is an activity that brings pleasure to many adults. Drive through any St. Louis neighborhood and you will see people energetically planting, trimming, raking and mulching their...
For the seasoned gardener or house plant fanatic, keeping house plants alive and thriving might be second nature, but by no means a great secret! Light, water and humidity, proper soil, fertilization, an occasional cleaning, simple pruning and knowing your insects are the keys....
Indoor Air Pollution Research Conducted by NASA NASA and the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA) announced the findings of a 2-year study that suggests that common indoor plant may provide a natural way of combating “sick building syndrome”. An acute incidence of indoor...
The common name for the Phalaenopsis is the Moth Orchid as the flower petals resemble the wings of a moth. Well-grown plants can flower often, sometimes with a few flowers throughout the year, though the main season is late winter into spring. Average...
Author – Debbie Colombo, store manager of Garden Heights Nursery A simple guide to starting your own vegetable garden Vegetable gardening is a fun and rewarding experience. Nothing tastes better than a fresh tomato from your own garden and nothing beats the convenience of...
Author – Steffie Littlefield 1. Start with clean containers that allow drainage. Clear plastic dome covers,”mini-greenhouses,” are very helpful in the germination process to maintain moist conditions and hold in warmth. 2. Sterile potting soil or peat pellets are used to fill the containers....
Author – Steffie Littlefiled This year build a simple light stand for starting vegetable and flower seeds in late winter. Grow the seedlings under lights until they’re ready for the garden. This easy design will hold four flats of seedlings and two fluorescent shop...
Fall and spring are the best times of the year to grow salad greens while the weather is cool. Sunset, Oct, 2005 by Lauren Bonar Swezey Growing your own salad greens trumps buying grocery lettuce any day. Not only is it easy to do,...
Our very own Tom Bowman and Mary Jo Gordon want to share their Tricks of the Trade! We shot a series of informative and sometimes humorous videos. Enjoy them and know we won’t be vying for an Oscar! The first video in our series...
If you would love to grow herbs and vegetables and don’t have space for a garden bed, various containers are ideal for growing them. The Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter This planter hangs and the veggies grow out of the bottom. Try some of the...
Barb Giblin shows you how easy it is to plant a colorful container. 1605 South Big Bend Blvd. • Richmond Heights, MO • 63117 • 314-645-7333 • fax-314-645-0121
Now that spring is upon us, it is time to start thinking about starting those cool season vegetable seeds. Store manager and veggie gardener extraordinaire, Debbie Colombo shares some of her favorites. 1605 South Big Bend Blvd. • Richmond Heights, MO • 63117 •...
These magnificent Amaryllis make spectacular and foolproof potted plants, blooming indoors to brighten the holidays and winter months. When you buy an unpotted bulb, select a container that is no more than two inches wider than the bulb. The Amaryllis prefers tight quarters. If...
The Christmas Cactus is one of the most popular and beloved flowering plants to have around for the holidays. The Christmas Cactus offers a profusion of flowers that bloom for two to four weeks around holidays. These cacti are so popular because of their...