We have a lot of friends in the garden. Some are best enjoyed from afar. There are different degrees of friendship! Not all snakes are Copperheads. Stop by All Green Thumbs Nursery at Carroll’s Ace Hardware in Tega … Continue reading →
White petunias are vigorous, sun-loving annuals renowned for their continuous, pure white blooms from spring until the first frost. Lobelia is generally treated as an annual in most climates due to its sensitivity to heat and cold. Thriving in containers, … Continue reading →
Dragon Wing Begonias are versatile plants that combine with other plants to create visually appealing and well-balanced garden arrangements. They thrive in bright, indirect light, temperatures between 65°F–75°F, and well-drained, slightly damp soil. They bloom frequently and make excellent indoor, … Continue reading →
Coleus and Baby Tears – Coleus prefers some shade or part sun. Baby Tears need shade or indirect light and moist soil. Coleus and Baby’s Tears are a dynamic pairing that creates beautiful, lush container gardens and terrariums. Coleus provides … Continue reading →
Callisia repens (Turtle Vine) is a fast growing trailing succulent & thrives in bright, indirect light. Needs consist moisture. Prune if it becomes leggy. Callisia repens (Turtle Vine) offers numerous benefits, acting as a low-maintenance, fast-growing, and air-purifying, pet-safe trailing … Continue reading →
Verbena’s clusters of vivid blooms complement petunias beautifully. Plus, verbena attracts butterflies and other beneficial pollinators to your garden. Both do well in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to grow strongly and bloom profusely. … Continue reading →
Lobelia plants thrive in moist, well-drained soil, preferring full sun to partial shade. Keep soil consistently hydrated to prevent wilting. They thrive in cool conditions and require regular fertilizer for continuous blooms. In high heat, shear plants back by half … Continue reading →
Dragon Wing – Bronze leaf Begonia This will tolerate full sun but best with some shade in hot weather. Needs regular moisture and well draining soil. Dragon Wing begonias can be successfully grown indoors as houseplants or overwintered inside, as … Continue reading →
Pink Pentas (Pentas lanceolata), or Egyptian Star Flower These are heat-loving annuals producing clusters of star-shaped flowers that bloom continuously from spring to fall. Thriving in full sun, these pollinators magnets attract butterflies and hummingbirds and grow roughly 12–22 inches … Continue reading →
Red petunias are a bold declaration of intense, romantic love, profound desire, Passion and Romance. In some contexts, they are seen as symbols of hope and strength during difficult times, often given to offer comfort, Hope and Perseverance. They are … Continue reading →
