Even though the temperatures have been unbelievably warm, it is still too early in the spring season to get much planting done outside. Best to keep up with garden and landscape cleanup or improvement projects right now. But now that we are rolling into the month of March, and you are anxious to be the first person on your block with flowers on your porch,... Read More
Starting seeds indoors offers an opportunity to exercise your green thumb before the warm spring weather rolls around. If you have particular vegetable or flower varieties you love, but do not find them at the nursery, consider looking for seed and starting them yourself. Now is the time of the year to plan that out. Starting seeds indoors now also extends your gardening season, allowing... Read More
We love having houseplants in our home. They breathe life into a house and add a nice colorful flair. Houseplants bring a wonderful, lovely dose of nature indoors where you need it most, further helping us by purifying the air in our homes. At some point, you might notice some unwelcome visitors making your houseplants their home. Fungus gnats, also known as soil gnats, are... Read More
Plan ahead and be equipped with garden supplies that you will find helpful this season. FERTILIZERS Jack’s – Our mainstay fertilizer that we sell and grow with is Jack’s. The Petunia Feed is for ALL flowers in containers and a great start the season fertilizer. Round out the trio with the All Purpose and Bloom Booster. Down To Earth (Organic) – New this season is... Read More
March is an excellent time to get started on garden cleanup projects. With a little warmer weather, we are anxious to get in the garden and breath in the fresh spring air. But it is too early for planting. So, plan on cleanup projects this month and get them out of the way. Then when the weather really warms up in April, Creek Side Grown... Read More
How to Propagate a Plant in Water Step 1. For vining plants like philodendrons, pothos, and monsteras, find the node on the plant’s stem to choose where you’d like to make your cutting. The node is the small, raised bump that can be found on the opposite side of the stem than the leaf. The most important step in propagation is making sure you have... Read More
Wow, the weather lately has been unbelievably warm and bright. Some of us think it has been a little too nice. Because we know we have more winter ahead. March and April can be our largest snowfall months on average. Not to mention more freezing temperatures. Everything in the landscape will appreciate the moisture. So, what do we early gardening enthusiasts do? Let us do... Read More
The “secret” to success with taking care of house plants is to create the same ideal conditions as they would enjoy in their native habitat. Indoor Plant Lighting Wondering what plant to put where? Here’s an indoor plant lighting guide to four categories of light exposure for house plants. Sunny (direct sun) location? Within 2 feet of a south- or southwest-facing window. Window sills flooded... Read More
Terrarium gardening is a great way to express your own style and creativity through assorted plants and special containers. Choosing the right terrarium plants makes it easy to enjoy these spectacular houseplants without fussing over their care. Where do you start? You can make incredible gardens using a wide variety of different containers—many of which you may already have at home. Think outside the box,... Read More
With spring approaching there is a lot happening at Creek Side Gardens. Planting of geraniums and perennials has been going on for the past couple of weeks. These plants need a head start so they are ready for you when spring arrives. In March we start on the XL container gardens and hanging baskets. You are always welcome to visit and tour the greenhouses. Garden... Read More
