Posts by Lex Nickandros
Happy Howl-O-Ween!
Our annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade is coming up this Sunday, October 25! While we look forward to seeing all the creative costumes, we are especially happy to be supporting two important organizations with this event. Keep reading to learn about the Sampson Fund, Companion Animal Program, and some last-minute costume ideas!
Read MoreWelcoming Your Houseplants Back Home
Houseplant owners are sometimes tricked into believing that their tropical plants go through a rest or dormancy period when brought indoors for the winter. Growth slows or halts, and they don’t need water or fertilizer as often. Some tropicals such as caladium, canna lily, and alocasia (plants with tubers) do naturally take a rest due to cooler temperatures and shorter days, while others are programmed to defoliate in response to environmental shifts from wet to dry season. Most tropical plants, however, can still thrive indoors in the cooler months if set up for success!
Read MorePerennial Hibiscus – Perennial Highlight
Did you know that you can add a tropical flair to your Cape Cod garden? While palm trees may not be the move, the show-stopper of late summer is the Perennial Hibiscus.
Read MoreYour Veggie Garden in July
Our Garden Department is busy diagnosing a variety of vegetable garden ailments this time of year! Read this blogpost for common issues you may be experiencing in your gardens right now.
Read MoreInsect Friends and Foes
Why did we create Bug Week? Well, as gardeners and stewards of the land, insects make a significant impact on how we manage our landscapes. It is important to be able to recognize insect damage, identify the bug in question, know when to act, and which products to use – without damaging insect populations that may actually be helping you.
Read MoreWhat the Winter Weather Means for Our Gardens
We’re finally seeing some green again, just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day! After this winter, you may have feelings of worry about your gardens mixed in with the usual excitement for growth. You may be pleasantly surprised this Spring, as the recent weather has provided our gardens with a vital “reset”.
Read MoreWinter Sowing
“Winter Sowing” is the process of planting seeds in recycled containers, famously milk jugs, to leave outdoors in the winter for cold stratification and spring germination. You may consider this method if you want a “set it and forget it” style of seed starting, lack space indoors to start in trays, or if you forgot to scatter your spring blooming flower seeds in the fall.
Read MoreStarting A Gardening Journal
A journal can take on many forms; a collection of doodles, poems, a scrapbook, or an account of daily activities. This post will outline how to turn any blank notebook into a gardening journal to set you up for success.
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