Find the Right Pot for Your Plant
Make it feel like spring with a vibrant pot
With a great selection of pottery available in vibrant colors, soft pastels and all in between, now is a great time to find containers that are great for inside as well as for that accent piece or grouping for outside.
With or Without Drainage?
A pot without a drainage hole is perfect for putting an already potted plant in without removing it from its current plastic pot. Your new pot will act like a saucer and allow water to drain off from the plant.
If you want to plant directly into a pot that does not have a drainage hole, you should put something in the bottom to allow for the water to drain off. Clay shards from broken pots or Styrofoam peanuts are both good choices and will allow water to drain away from the plant. A plant that likes to be kept moist such as ferns, peace lilies or creeping fig are some choices that would work well. Our staff is always available to help with any questions you may have.
Choosing a Size
Choose the size of your containers carefully. If there's not enough room, you'll crowd your plant, while if there's too much room, you'll overwhelm it. You'll always want to go with a pot that's just slightly larger than the root ball itself, or if transplanting to a larger pot, one size larger.
Whether you have a pot that needs a plant, or a plant that needs a pot, bring it shopping with you to see which size and style looks best!
Paul Tukey Book Signing
Paul Tukey, the founder of "People, Places & Plants" magazine and host of the HGTV program by the same name will be on hand to sign copies of his new book "The Organic Lawn Care Manual" and answer your gardening questions.
In the book, Tukey offers gardeners "how-to methods for safe, effective lawn care" and avoiding the use of chemicals. He explains how to evaluate lawn-care needs, how grass grows, how to create healthy soil, and how to select grass that is drought tolerant while also disease and pest resistant.
Assessing Your Landscape
A new or restored landscape can transform your home
As spring arrives and our thoughts turn to landscaping, take time to assess your landscaping needs for the coming year. Like many things we live with day-to-day, we tend to overlook elements that detract from the overall appearance of our homes.
Start by standing back from your home (or driving by) and evaluating your yard with "new" eyes. Get an overall impression. What do you see first? What stands out? Does my home sit comfortably in its surrounding? Does it look inviting? Is the main entry clearly defined? Do you have privacy? Are there any views to accentuate or hide?
Look for problem areas - landscaping is more than aesthetics. Plantings against a foundation can trap moisture, increasing the possibility of rot and insects. Dead or dying trees run the risk of falling on your home. Erosion and drainage issues, left unchecked, easily lead to bigger problems.
Put your impressions in writing and make a plan to fix problems areas and build on the positive attributes. Do your homework and select plants that fit your site conditions – sun, soil, moisture, pests. Careful planning before planting is key to successful landscaping.
If you'd like help focusing your efforts and budget, ask about our Plan Before You Plant service – landscape design assistance for the homeowner.