Buzzing Beauties: Top 5 Pollinators for Fayetteville, NC Gardens

Buzzing Beauties: Top 5 Pollinators for Fayetteville, NC Gardens Welcome to Fayetteville, NC, where the air is filled with the gentle hum of pollinators dancing from flower to flower. In a world where pollinator populations are declining, it’s more important than ever to create gardens that attract and support these vital creatures. In this guide,

The Top Early Spring Blooming Plants

The Top Early Spring Blooming Plants As you take a drive around town, the signs of spring are unmistakable – shrubs and trees bursting into bloom! After a long winter, witnessing these early blossoms is a sight to behold, filling us with anticipation for the vibrant season ahead. Here are our picks for the top

A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Own Raised Garden Bed

A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Own Raised Garden Bed Raised garden beds are a fantastic way to optimize gardening space, improve soil quality, and make gardening more accessible. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, building your own raised garden bed can be a rewarding project. In this blog, we’ll provide a

Understanding the Difference Between Plant Food and Fertilizer

Understanding the Difference Between Plant Food and Fertilizer As gardeners, we often hear terms like “plant food” and “fertilizer” thrown around interchangeably, but they represent distinct concepts with different purposes and compositions. In this blog, we’ll delve into the nuances between plant food and fertilizer, explore the breakdown of macronutrients in fertilizers, and discuss the

February Gardening Tips: Maximizing Your Garden’s Potential

February Gardening Tips: Maximizing Your Garden’s Potential As February unfolds, signs of life start to emerge in the garden, teasing us with the promise of spring. Even as winter stubbornly holds its grip, there’s plenty of groundwork to tackle to ensure your garden thrives when warmer days finally arrive. Here are some essential February gardening

A Guide to Eliminating Pesky Insects from Your Houseplants

A Guide to Eliminating Pesky Insects from Your Houseplants picture from https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/fungus-gnats.htm Houseplants bring nature indoors, providing beauty and a breath of fresh air. However, the presence of fungus gnats can quickly turn this tranquil environment into a frustrating experience. These small, flying insects are attracted to the moist conditions of potted plants, and their

The Top 3 Winter Blooming Plants

The Top 3 Winter Blooming Plants Winter is a tough time of year for your garden and landscape. Your yard is brown and barren, and spring feels so far away. Fortunately, many winter-blooming plants thrive exceptionally well in our Fayetteville, NC growing zone. Continue reading to learn the top 3 winter blooming plants! Mahonia Mahonia

January Gardening Tips

January Gardening Tips As we move into the New Year, it is essential to understand that a new year means a new beginning! You will want to begin 2024 with a fresh start! While you are setting goals and resolutions for your physical fitness, health, and finances, a fresh start should also carry over into

December Gardening Tips

December Gardening Tips Many of your plants are going into hibernation, but that doesn’t mean you can go into hibernation, too. As usual, there is always work to be done when it comes to your yard. Keep reading our December gardening tips to stay on task during the winter! Do I need to fertilize during

How to Make a Pumpkin Planter

How to Make a Pumpkin Planter Pumpkins can serve as a great fall decor piece! The options with pumpkins are limitless! These staple fall decorations can be stacked on porch stairs and carved to be used as a luminary. Pumpkins can even be used as a planter to hold beautiful fall annuals. Continue reading to