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Does A Plant Warrantee Really Benefit the Consumer?
Imagine you are a local family nursery providing quality plants and services. You take pride in your work and your products. You have established yourself as providing value to your community. You send the customers home with healthy plants and the knowledge to succeed, no need for guarantee. Think about a large corporate entity whose…
Read MoreSometimes It IS Important To Pay Attention to Time and Temperature!!
I can’t imagine there is a Gardener today that is not itching to get their hands dirty. The past few gorgeous days has brought anxious people into the store. It happens every season, people get ahead of themselves or they miss the window for best results. Many of the gardening processes rely heavily on timing…
Read MoreDon’t Rush Spring Cleanup, Observe and Learn
Depending on your age, you may have never experienced such harsh cold temperatures in your lifetime. I remember the cold of 1983 which, at the time I was working as a greenhouse grower, and anyone with a greenhouse know why sleeping may not be an option. Extreme weather does bring with it a new set…
Read MoreTreat Plants as Loved Members of the Family and Watch Them Thrive!!!
It’s no secret many folks consider their pets a part of the family. In the majority, I hope, people consider their children a part of the family, at least until they are teenagers. There is a growing community of good hearted people that have decided to view the plants in their life as family. They…
Read MoreThere is no need for dragging out the shotgun when a water pistol will suffice,
A day often does not pass without somebody walking into the store with a leaf, branch, needles or blades of grass and with the question, “What do you have that I can spray on this.” Many have no clue what the problem may be but they are sure a cure-all is available. In almost all…
Read MoreStart Early To Protect Trees and Shrubs
When the buds on the trees begin to swell, you know for sure that Spring is not far away. There are a few things to consider toward tree maintenance as that time approaches. If you did not fertilize your trees last Fall, now is a good time to check that task off your To Do…
Read MoreFebruary Is Not Too Early To Care For Your Lawn!!!
The weather of Kansas has begun teasing us with intermittent fabulous days. Mixed with the reminders it is still Winter. Regardless of the current weather forecast, it is time to plan your strategy for this season’s lawn maintenance. First, evaluate the condition of the lawn and remember how it looked last summer. Is it thin,…
Read MoreYou Found Your Dream Houseplant, Now What?
The houseplant feeding frenzy has passed and you have found the plant you desired so much. It would be an awful shame to allow it to endure a slow death. Sometimes death would be preferable than having your darling plant continue to hang on by a thread. Even with the best intentions, a lack of…
Read MoreKnow Your Soil, Testing is All It Takes !
As with any project you plan on investing considerable time and money, we have all learned the correct amount of preparation plays a key role in reaching a successful goal. When we start thinking about gardening projects, one of your first considerations should be soil testing and preparation. Correct soil texture, fertility and ph can…
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