Need help getting your annuals to bloom? We are here to show you the best practice for caring for one of our favorite early spring flowers, the 'Pansy'. Why grow pansies? What isn't there to love about pansies and violas? We absolutely love everything about them, but here are...
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Prune your Oak Tree before it is too late!
Many people ask us, "When can I prune my tree?" With some trees, it is not as crucial to time pruning perfectly, however with Oak trees it could mean life or death.If you have an oak tree, it is extremely important to avoid pruning between March (mid-January for large branches)...
Amaryllis: Blooms for the Holidays!
Blooming amaryllis bulbs are a sure sign that Christmas is right around the corner. Follow the instructions below to produce vibrant, long-lasting flowers throughout the Holiday season! Soil - The best growing media for your Amaryllis bulb is a mix of 2 parts potting mix to 1 part sand and 1 part black topsoil. ...
Terrarium How-To
Have you ever wanted to make a terrarium, but you weren't sure how? Follow these steps for success! The Recipe Building a terrarium is much like “building” a pan of lasagna! It’s all about the layers! Like any good recipe your, “ingredients” are gathered and assembled in the appropriate order to...
Winter Houseplant Care
Looking for the best way to care for your houseplant during the winter months? Check out these common houseplants below...and how their winter care changes from everyday. Houseplant care changes a bit for the winter months. Plants are not actively growing as much, daylight is different and the temperature and...
10 Reasons to Plant Perennials This Fall!
1. Warmer Soil: The soil is warmer in fall than in spring, which allows for better root growth. Because the plants have less stress on the tops of the plants, the roots can form faster. 2. Easier to Care For: With seasonal rains and cooler temperatures, plants are easier to care for...
Why are mums from Culver’s the Best?
Did you know at Culver's we grow 100% of our decorative mums & asters? Check out our blog to see why our Culver's grown fall blooms are the best you can get! We love FALL at Culver's! Fall means Culver's Grown mums and asters, plus amazing weather and fall color in...
Mums the Word!
This time of year in the greenhouse, our focus turns to fall mums and asters. Actually, we have been growing the plants since the end of May, but by now, they have flourished into grown plants already beginning to pop with color. Several questions we get on a daily basis...
Planning your Garden 101
Fresh vegetables right from your own backyard can be one of the highlights of summer. As you plan your vegetable garden, here are a few tips to help you get the most from your garden. Sun and soil Picking the right garden spot is probably the most important step to ensuring...
Preparing the Garden for Winter
Preparing the garden for winter is mostly cleaning up and covering up the plants. Below are some easy tips to keep the garden looking spectacular in the spring to come. Pull Up Dying Plants Make sure to pull up any plants that have died or that have had insect or...