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What’s Eating My Plants?

What’s Eating My Plants? As the growing season progresses, we tend to see more and more insects. In some cases, these insects can be pests! Many of these insects enjoy eating our newly plants hostas, vegetables, and blooming crape myrtles. In this video of What’s Eating My Plants, Jane discusses and identifies some common pests

How to Deadhead Flowers

How to Deadhead Flowers Deadheading flowers is an essential part of garden maintenance. Usually, in the late spring to mid-summer, the flowers on your annuals, perennials, and shrubs begin looking tired and old. This means it is time to deadhead! Continue reading to learn how to deadhead flowers. Deadheading Roses It is essential to deadhead

Perennial Butterfly Garden

Perennial Butterfly Garden Having a beautiful yard is everyone’s goal when planting! However, once you notice that your sanctuary is feeding some of nature’s most beautiful creatures, it becomes clear why gardeners plant specifically for insects and birds! Read on to learn how to build a nectar-rich perennial butterfly garden! Butterfly Bush The Butterfly Bush is

Gardening and Outdoor Activities for Children

Gardening and Outdoor Activities for Children With the kids out of school and daycares closed, kid-friendly activities are at top of the Google search list. While most of your normal activities involve interaction with people, there are many activities that are considered safe during this uncertain time. Continue reading to learn about Gardening and Outdoor

Gardening Activities to Keep Us Busy

Gardening Activities to Keep Us Busy   This is an unprecedented time in our lives. While most people are stuck at home, there are many things in and around your yard that can be accomplished that are perfect for the spring season. Join Jane, as she describes gardening activities to keep us busy during this

Green Side Up Greenhouse Tour

Green Side Up Greenhouse Tour Come take a tour through our three-bay greenhouse located at 3783 Wilmington Highway in Fayetteville, NC! In this Green Side Up greenhouse tour, you will find an abundance of tropicals and houseplants. Houseplants are stocked year round. In the greenhouse, you will find sansevieria, monstera, air plants, cacti and succulents,

Houseplants for Beginners

Houseplants for Beginners It seems as if houseplants have exploded on Instagram and other social media outlets. It is safe to say that owning houseplants is not a trend and is here to stay. Houseplants are known to possess air-purifying qualities and to decrease stress. So, are you ready to jump on the houseplant bandwagon?

Winter Pest Management

Winter Pest Management What are pesticides? Pesticides, or commonly called insecticides, are substances that may help in controlling pests and insects. There are two different types of insecticides that can be used to aid in the prevention or maintenance of insect infestations. Contact and systemic insecticides are the two forms that can be used. Continue