A 2015 study found that 88% of people cited mental wellbeing as a reason for heading out into the garden. The process of nurturing plants — and...
Throughout the month of May, we will be taking a closer look at ‘Plants with Benefits’ and the ways we are served so well by plants and gardens. These benefits might include nutritional value, ecological purpose, pollination, a calmed state of mind, and even...
In recent years, tree peonies have become increasingly popular and more readily available for landscape use. This plant is distinctly different from the herbaceous peony that we are so familiar with in our American perennial beds. The tree peony is a deciduous woody plant...
Follow Pruning Guidelines
When surveying and repairing winter damage, start with your trees – they are generally the most valuable additions to your property. As you survey the damage...
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme may be the standard herbs we pull from our garden when cooking, but they are by no means the only options. Edible herbs, vegetables, and flowers can add color, flavor, fun, and surprise to your dishes. Here...
For all you “foodies” out there, are you aware that there are numerous blooms that are not only beautiful but also delicious?...
It’s easy to buy seedlings, and there are many good reasons why you may wish to start your own plants. By starting your own seeds, you...
Spring is one week away, and while that’s no guarantee that the snow and frigid temperatures will be completely gone from here on out, we can...
Winter can be stressful for our plants, even indoors. Houseplants can sense the winter season with shorter days and cooler, dry air. Here are a few tips to keep your plants healthy until springtime.
Sunlight Some plants might need to be moved...
Bulb Selection
Bulbs should be firm when selected, not mushy or soft, as that signals a dead or bad bulb. Occasionally mold may form on the outer skin, but can easily be brushed off and causes no harm to the bulb. Many bulbs will naturalize,...
Fall-planting bulbs are some of the easiest flowers to grow. With planning, and some patience, a novice gardener can create a spectacular spring display. As winter nears its end, the progression of color can create an eye-popping landscape that will make you the envy...
Rolling Green Nursery has a few tips to keep your plants healthy until springtime. Note that houseplant winter care calls for a change in your normal routine during the winter months.
Houseplant Winter CareSunlight Some plants might need to be moved closer to a window...
Multi-flora Rose (Rosa Multi-flora) is an invasive rose shrub that once was considered an ornamental plant introduced for soil erosion control, but in North America is now considered an invasive species. You will often come across this plant as you are weeding appearing as...
Now is the time to plant cool weather vegetables! Some vegetables grow better in cool weather and are even frost tolerant. This is a list of vegetables that can easily be started from seed and give you a delicious fall harvest:
COOL WEATHER – NOT...
We are happy to be receiving more rain these days. But along with rain, and those humid systems blowing in from the south, we are seeing more plant damage from slugs. It is also the season for leaf miners (those bugs which will skelontonize...