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…
Defy Nature: Grow Herbs Indoors!
You might dread the winter months for many reasons, like the snow, the cold, the lack of a tan, or the few extra pounds that come from being cooped up indoors for months on end. Most of all, you probably find winter to be a…
Vanquish Thine Enemies: How to Beat Houseplant Pests
There’s nothing worse than uninvited guests, especially when they destroy your favorite houseplants! Not only is it incredibly rude, but it’s also heartbreaking to watch your innocent plant babies struggle with these pests. Thankfully, here at the Dees’, we know all about vanquishing our plants’…
What’s All the Hype About Hibiscus?
Let the trumpets blare out in celebration of this varied flowering species. With their large trumpet-shaped flowers the size of dinner plates and a wide array of stunning colors, hibiscus adds a warm, vibrant touch to any garden space or patio. You can find perennial,…
OK Bloomer: Snowbird Plants that Need a Winter Vacation Indoors
Gardening is a year-round adventure, especially if you can successfully transition tender plants indoors over the winter and make them feel at home. Before you start knitting those plant cozies, it’s important to learn the how-to of getting your plants acquainted with the indoors. After…