At The Grow Monster, we are always excited to see a winter snowstorm because we don’t get very much snow here in Virginia. Recently we have had a very heavy wet snowstorm sending us several inches in just a few hours! Our Crape Myrtle plants are really sagging and bending under the weight of this …
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It is not too late to plant Alliums if you plant your bulbs before the ground is too hard to dig, place them in a dry location, and give them ample time to grow.
Daffodils signal spring is here! They are one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring and The Grow Monster always finds cheer walking through the neighborhood or driving past a roadside display of this stunning beauty. Many people question whether it is too late to plant Daffodils where they live, read on to …
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Although the fall is the most optimal time to plant tulips, you can still plant them in the winter and spring following these 3 expert tips: 1. Wait until summer temperatures have dropped and the ground is cool. 2. Make sure the bulbs are dry- not mushy or moldy.
3. Bury the bulbs at the right height for their size.
To attract pollinators to the vegetable garden, you need to plant flowers they like and provide spaces for them to rest and nest. For example, Dill is a great host plant for native swallowtails and an added benefit is that it is also a great companion plant to cucumbers and tomatoes. Hummingbirds love Petunias and they are great companion plants for brassicas, tomatoes, and peppers.
In this continuation of our Pollinator Week series, I want to share with you an important aspect of protecting pollinators. At The Grow Monster, we are committed to helping the suburban gardener and part of that commitment is making sure that you understand the importance of pollinators in the garden. Native pollinators are becoming endangered …
In this continuation of our Pollinator Week series, I want to share with you the easiest list of pollinator friendly plants based on the type of pollinator that needs them. I notice certain animals will gravitate towards certain plants and want to make sure you know which is which to attract the pollinators you want …
Continuing our Pollinator Week Series, now that we know what pollinators are and why they are necessary in the garden what should be in a pollinator garden? I have had a few different garden spaces over the years and there are certain things that start to stand out over time as being important in the …
Every year, during a week in June, you might see mention of Pollinator Week and wonder what it is and how you can participate. I learned about it this year and The Grow Monster will be taking part by hosting some Instagram and Facebook lives to help teach people about the importance of pollinators in …
The Grow Monster loves sunflowers and is growing them from seed using both containers and from volunteers that have come up from the year before. However, whether the seed started in the container or volunteered to sprout somewhere in the garden, you probably have a better place in mind and need to transplant it. The …
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