
How to get rid of Japanese beetles
Japanese beetles can be a large pain in all of our gardens during the summer. These pests can be aggressive and the adults will eat through many of our plants.
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Japanese beetles can be a large pain in all of our gardens during the summer. These pests can be aggressive and the adults will eat through many of our plants.

Once your beautiful floral arrangement has dried up you may think that it is time to throw it out. However, there are many things you can do with old floral arrangements.

Here is how to grow your spring bulbs, and some tips and tricks to ensure you will have a perfect bloom.

Have you ever tried planting some of your seeds in the fall? Planting your seeds in the fall can give you a head start on your annual beds.

If you’re thinking of getting a grow light for your plants, I can tell you that our experience has been terrific. We did some research before we bought ours, and I strongly recommend you do the same.

After Alex (@theEnglishgardener) has spent some considerable time admiring his garden and learning about his remarkable efforts via Instagram, we reached out to him to ask him to share his story.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, our flower shop has had a bit of a makeover! Yes, even flower shops need refreshing now and then and so, what was formerly known as Bayview Blossoms is now Down to Earth by gardenstead.

If your orchid’s leaves are leathery, floppy, and not firm enough to resist when you (gently) bend them backwards, we hate to say it, but it’s likely dehydrated.

We’re well into a new year, and as gardeners we find ourselves in the same dilemma as always, it seems — which seeds to sow this season, and when?
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