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Time to Make Some (Plant) Babies: A Guide to Seed Starting
So, you’re trying to make some plant babies but don’t know where to start. Perfect! We have all the info you’ll need to confidently pick the right seeds for you, gather your necessary supplies, and start pumping out those seedlings. A seed, after all, has…
Preparation is Key: Plan Your Container Gardens Ahead of Time
What’s worse than having heaps of new flowers and nowhere to put them? Nothing! We know how exciting it is to rush out and buy flowers as soon as they hit the Dees’ Nursery, but we also know how important it is to have some…
Safety First! Managing Snow to Keep You and Your Landscape Safe
Your yard might be buried under a few feet of snow right now, but that’s not going to stop you from being a horticultural hero! Protect your landscape from the snow and keep it looking attractive all winter long with these helpful tips: How…
Prevent Jack Frost from Dropping Sick Burns on Your Evergreens
Evergreens are not just our favorite plants for holiday decor, they are the stars of most winter landscapes, towering atop hillsides, and inspiring awe in the garden when many other plants have taken the cold season off to rest. They are hardy, yes, but not…
Young Trees Are Little Homies: Protect Them at All Costs
Young trees are newbies to the garden family, and so they need a little extra protection from the elements to stay safe! Here’s how to protect your youngins from a tough winter so they can have a great start in the spring and safely settle…
Cut It or Leave It? What to Prune and What to Leave Standing
For most of us, winter’s a time to fight with our snow blowers, be cold, and pack on a bit of insulation (Christmas cookies, anyone?) For your plants, however, it’s a time to lay low and conserve energy for the explosion of new life ahead…