Is it Too Late to Plant Calla Lily? 3 Important Notes
Is it too late to plant Calla Lily? Calla Lily must be planted in the spring after any threat of frost in loose, well-draining soil.
Garden Planning
Is It Too Late to Plant Hyacinths? 1 Important Factor
Is it too late to plant Hyacinths? Plant Hyacinths after the first frost while the ground is still workable to give the bulbs 12-14 weeks of low temperatures.
Heavy Snow Weighing Down Crape Myrtle? 3 Steps to Save the Crape
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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Is it Too Late to Plant Alliums: 3 Tips to Plant All Year!
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.
Is It Too Late to Plant Daffodils: 4 Tips Best Time to Plant!
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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Is It Too Late to Plant Tulips: 3 Expert Tips for Planting!
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.
10 Easy Ways to Prepare A Garden for Winter
Follow these 10 easy ways to prepare a garden for winter. You will not only have a healthy winter garden, but also be ready when spring comes with better soil, more compost, and a plan to create your spring garden.
Easily Attract Pollinators to the Vegetable Garden
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.
How Can We Promote Native Pollinators?
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 …
Perlite vs Vermiculite in Mel’s Mix
Perlite vs vermiculite in Mel’s Mix, what’s the difference? As The Grow Monster’s level of interest in gardening began to grow, so did our need to know more about amending the soil to ensure the most successful growing experience for our plants. The need to amend our own gardening soil has led us to a …
