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Demystifying the Amaryllis Bulb
Amaryllis bulbs are known for producing huge, showy blooms that make a statement during the holidays, but they also have a bit of a reputation for being tricky if you're not familiar with them. Follow along with Stacey as she demystifies this popular plant, and shares her easy tips for planting, watering, pruning, and overwintering this holiday favorite!
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Beautiful Holiday Containers
For a unique spin on traditional holiday plants, consider potting up one of these beautiful arrangements designed by our very own greenhouse guru Darlene!
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Beautiful Poinsettia Varieties
Poinsettias are here! Our greenhouse is filled to the brim with these gorgeous holiday plants, but there's more than just the traditional red variety you may be familiar with. Keep watching for a few of our favorites.
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Low Maintenance Dracena
With the weather starting to turn, and folks spending more time indoors, we thought we'd shed a little light on dracena, one of our favorite easy-care houseplants! With tons of shapes, sizes, and colors available, the most difficult part will be choosing which one(s) to bring home.
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Fall Fertilization
Hi guys, welcome back!
This week we're tackling fall fertilization! We've given Kevin a laundry list of to-dos but we promise, it's nothing to be scared of. Follow along for tips on how to treat your trees, shrubs, perennials and lawns this season.
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D.I.Y. Spooky Succulent Pumpkin
To celebrate fall, we've put together a fun 'Take & Make' craft that the whole family can enjoy: Spooky Succulent Pumpkins! Follow along with Darlene and Stacey as they show just how easy this unique D.I.Y. is! And the best part? You can pick up a kit containing all of the ingredients here at the Garden Center for just $10.
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FALL TIP: Putting Your Veggie Garden to Bed
We're nearing the end of the veggie growing season, which means it's time to put those gardens to bed! Stacey shares her easy tips for treating your soil and setting yourself up for success in the spring!
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Planting Fall Bulbs
Just when you think your work in the garden is done for the season, Stacey shares one last fall gardening project: Fall Bulbs! Plant them up now and you'll be rewarded with beautiful blooms come spring!
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Easy Floral Pumpkin DIY
It's time for fun fall decorating! We thought we'd think outside of the box (or in this case outside of the pumpkin) with another family-friendly alternative to traditional pumpkin carving: floral pumpkins! Follow along with Stacey and Kelli to learn how you can create your own!
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