As the fall season approaches, we start to focus our attention back to our indoor plants that we may have put on the back burner all summer. Houseplants will thrive all winter and make us happy. We share with you some great houseplant varieties, lighting needs and other care. Bringing in houseplants from the outdoors The nights are getting chilly now. Houseplants won’t tolerate temps... Read More
Lawns Hand rake lawns to remove leaves and encourage air movement in roots. Top dress with uneven spots with top soil and/or peat moss. Reseed bare spots. Aerate lawn with a minimum of 2” plugs (not too dry). Leave plugs on top of lawn. Apply Fertilome Winterizer 1 lb. of high nitrogen fertilizer per 1,000 sq ft. of turf. Water in well. Planting Beds Remove... Read More
The crisp fall air excites everyone to go out to a pumpkin patch and pick the best one for you and your family. We bring them home, set them up for display or carving and within days they are being chewed on by squirrels or other pests or a nicely carved face now looks like a melting zombie. Here are some tips for preserving and... Read More
The Creek Side courtyard is full of pumpkins of all sizes, shapes and colors! Heirloom Pumpkins Yes, pumpkins are available in a variety colors now thanks to our rich farming heritage and more widely requested heirloom varieties. Cinderella, Ghost White, Long Island Cheese and Jarrahdale Green are all here at Creek Side while they last. Pie Pumpkins Just what the name suggests, pie pumpkins are typically... Read More
September and October are the best months for planting bulbs and sowing seeds. The day temps have cooled, and night temps are chilly, perfect time to plant. Fall Bulbs Creek Side has a good selection of fall bulbs. Tulips, Crocus, Hyacinth and Daffodils to name a few. Follow the directions as to the planting depth of each variety. Make sure your soil is full of nutrients such... Read More
Oktoberfest is a two-week festival originated in Munich, Germany that celebrates beer, food, and culture. It’s held annually and ends on the first Sunday of October. The Beer Oktoberfest is known for its beer, which is typically served in one-liter mugs called “Mass”. In Germany, the festival features beer from six local breweries that adhere to Germany’s beer purity law, which limits ingredients to water, malt, hops,... Read More
The nights are beginning to cool off which triggers that inescapable feeling that we are ready to move on to the fall season. Football is all around, vacation is over, kids are back in school and the rich earthy color tones of the fall season are here. Creek Side Gardens is here to help you spruce up your outdoor décor with mum, pumpkins, straw and more! Creek... Read More
Fall is for Planting! Perfect time to plant trees, shrubs, perennials, vegetables. Soil is warm until early November to help grow new roots. Get a head start for next season. Take advantage of sale prices from suppliers. Find the right plant for the right location – sun or shade, tall or short, early-mid-late season etc. Plant fall bulbs – tulips, daffodils, hycacinths, crocus Plant trees... Read More
Cover crops or “green manures” have gone hand in hand with agricultural practices for a long time. Cover crops naturally re-enrich soil, protect it from erosion due to rain or wind, improve its texture, and feed soil organisms, which maintain a healthy ecosystem in the soil, breaking down minerals and nutrients that feed plants. As gardeners, our success is directly tied to the soil in... Read More
What does that mean? Why are we suggesting planting in the fall rather than the traditional spring planting season? Fall is a great time for planting for several reasons! Fall Planting Recommendations The plants we are recommending for planting into the landscape in the fall are perennials, roses, shrubs, trees and bulbs, the types of plants that will survive the cold temperatures of the winter... Read More
