It pains me to see customers spending hundreds of dollars on new plants and simultaneously refusing to spend a few more on a bag or two of compost and a box of starter fertilizer. These two items are not unnecessary “add-ons” that the retailer is just trying to add to the sale, they are critical components of a successful transplanting process - or as I like to refer to them as “plant insurance”. Unless you have phenomenal soil, you should always add compost and starter fertilizers when you are planting new plants. Here is why…
Spring is always a great time to talk plants, and this week Hostas (or what some call Plantain Lilies) are on the top of my mind. This time of year local garden centers provide plant enthusiasts with a slew of options, big or small, with varying textures, variegation and flowers. Now, I am always honest and will freely…
The Golfing Gardener
Trevor Cameron
It goes without saying that Japanese maples, in all of their varied shapes, sizes and foliage options, represent some of my favorite botanical treasures. My landscape remains dotted with a number of them that I planted when I first moved in, but over the years I have…