Robby 
Why are you digging up the roots? Are you trying to kill the plant? Are you trying to get rid of it? The best way to do it depends on the size of the Azalea. Dig in with a round shovel about twelve (12) inches from the base of the shrub and keep cutting in … Read more
Strawberries are a delicious and rewarding crop to grow in the home garden. As a perennial fruit, strawberry plants will return and produce fruit year after year when cared for properly. An important part of caring for strawberries is knowing when to transplant them to maintain healthy, productive plants. With a little planning and preparation, … Read more
Butterfly bush (Gaura lindheimeri) is a gorgeous flowering plant that attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators to the garden With its long blooming spires of white, pink, or red flowers from early summer to fall, butterfly bush makes a great addition to beds, borders, and containers It’s also very easy to grow butterfly bush … Read more
This blog post is about my favorite (and perhaps weird) way of storing dahlia tubers. I’ll talk about how I dig up my dahlias, how most people store their tubers for the winter, and how this strange method works below. Dahlias are amazing. They bloom all summer, from the beginning of summer (usually in July … Read more
Many people have to get rid of wasp nests during the warmer months, and luckily, it’s not hard to do yourself. The key is to find the nest and treat it accordingly. Controlling wasps requires slightly different treatment methods depending on the species. For some types of wasp nests, its best to physically remove them. … Read more
People have liked camellias for thousands of years. They liked them so much that they were planted in the gardens of aristocrats and allowed to decorate the grounds of old temples, where Shinto gods were thought to live among the flowers. Because they have been in love for so long, these plants have been bred … Read more
Mix varieties of these flowering plants for an array of colors, flower forms, foliage and bloom seasons. Clematis plants are not only vibrant but they also come in a wide range of heights. Some varieties grow above 20 feet tall. You can buy clematis at Spring Hill Nurseries right now and find the right plant … Read more
I want to put decorative stone down instead of mulch around our house when the snow melts and the weather gets warmer. My big question is whether I should remove all the mulch before putting down stone, or if I can put stone right on top of the mulch. I’m worried that over time, the … Read more
Potatoes are a delicious part of most gardeners’ diets. Eat them baked, fried, mashed, stuffed, or with or without a big pat of butter. They taste good any way. There are also easy ways to grow them in your own garden if you know how to take care of them properly. Once they plant potatoes, … Read more
The elephant ear plant is named for its big, unique leaves that look like the ears of the world’s biggest land animal. However, it can be picky about how much sunlight it gets and how much water it gets. Neglect or over-attention are the primary culprits behind their vibrant green leaves turning a disconcerting yellow. … Read more