Personal Gifts In addition to everyone else, Creek Side Gardens offers great personal gifts. Remember to treat yourself to a new hand lotion, winter gloves or jewelry. Scented candles will fill your house with the feel of the holidays as well as soothe your soul during the hustle and bustle of the season. Treat yourself to a new holiday inspired towel for your holiday gatherings... Read More
At Creek Side Gardens, we pride ourselves on staying up to date with the latest trends in indoor plants. As the fall season approaches, we’ve noticed a growing interest in certain categories of houseplants that sell consistently here at Creek Side. First, the top 5 (Tried and True) Philodendron Monstera or also known as ‘Swiss Cheese’ plant – Its iconic split leaves and tropical feel... Read More
Holly’s Oktoberfest Beer Cheese Soup 1 ½ sticks of butter 3-4 tbsp flour 1 package of frozen “soup” veggies (onions, carrots, celery) 3-4 potatoes (peeled & cubed) 3 cups chicken broth 4 cups water 2 cups cheddar cheese (mild or sharp) I use sharp 1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese. ½ block Velvetta cheese – cut into cubes 1 bottle of beer (depending on your... Read More
The perennial palette is rich with fall colors beginning in August and they really begin showing up all over now! With just a few additions to your garden, you can be enjoying those rich fall tones as well. The Classic Most everybody is familiar with ‘Goldstrum’ Rudbeckia, the Black-eyed Susan daises. You will see them all around town now. Why? Because they are hardy, dependable,... Read More
While planning your garden, consider adding native plants and more diversity to make your yard a haven for pollinators and wildlife. As agriculture has intensified and our populations have grown, a lot of habitat has been lost, so even a pot of flowers on the front porch can make a big difference by supporting hundreds of pollinators. Landscape Considerations Observe your yard for sun patterns... Read More
Many of your perennial plants would benefit from a little bit of maintenance, especially at this time of year. Deadheading, shearing or cutback of certain perennials in early summer is helpful in refreshing tired foliage and encouraging rebloom of spring and early summer bloomers. You may notice that many of the plants listed appear on both lists. Begin the season with deadheading and move to... Read More
Mulch is any material placed on top of the soil to suppress weeds, conserve soil moisture, add organic matter, and provide an attractive backdrop for plantings. Mulch can also reduce erosion, improve the soil’s structure and fertility as it breaks down, and stabilize soil temperature fluctuations. As you can see, there are so many good reasons to make mulch a part of your garden. But,... Read More
These terrarium plants are best suited for the small, confined humid environment that is unique to a closed-in terrarium. You can make incredible displays using a wide variety of different containers—many of which you may already have at home. Choosing the right terrarium plants makes it easy to enjoy these spectacular houseplants without fussing over their care. Terrariums are a fun way to bring something... Read More
When you plan the way, you want your outdoor space to look like, you can envision the seas of color in your garden beds, flowerpots and hanging baskets. But something is missing? By adding a fountain or bird bath, you are pulling all the beauty together for that complete look you are wanting to achieve. Fountains A water feature is a great addition to any... Read More
With social media and internet overload, more and more families and friends are looking for alternative things to do for fun. Our new vibe in the gift shop is to encourage customers to enhance their outdoor living space with more garden art, fountains and bird baths. We have taken that one step further and added some items that you can play, seek or learn about... Read More
