The Creek Side Gardens Grown Fresh Fall Flowers are beginning to take center stage just in time for the change in seasons. Kids are going back to school. Temps are cooling down. Days are getting shorter. If you have never planted a fall garden with fall mums and pansies or planted a new tree or shrub in the fall, then you are missing out on... Read More
Come out to VOTE and check out the Creek Side Gardens “Flower Trials”. You might think that we have lost our minds but…now is the perfect time in the season to begin planning your garden and landscape for next year. What worked? What plants would do better? Here at Creek Side, we are here to help you by finding out what is new and exciting. ... Read More
Annual Flowers Don’t worry – it’s not too late to enjoy big, colorful annual flowers on your patio this summer. Container Gardens are looking full and lush. Hanging Baskets are on SALE so shop early for best selection. Take advantage of the BOGO FREE SALE of fun, fresh small 4.5″ pots of flowers are available for filling in those empty spots. Did you know that... 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
Outdoor living space enhancements Enjoying your outdoor space goes beyond the flowers and vegetable gardens. Adding a bench, fountain, garden stakes and statuary rounds out the PLUS IT UP factor in your garden. Garden Stakes, Wind Spinners, and Chimes The element of movement and sound in the garden creates another level of enjoyment. Here at Creek Side, we have a wide variety of garden stakes... Read More
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
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
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
The arrival of longer days heralds the first real sign that spring is on the way! Your Community Greenhouse staff of Green Team professionals are busy preparing for what will certainly be another great growing and gardening experience. Greenhouse Preparation The planting season at Creek Side begins by preparing the greenhouses. Clean up the floors, turn on the heat and water. The containers to be... Read More
Spring Planning for Creek Side Gardens begins the previous summer with an evaluation of the seasons flowers. What worked well and what needs improvement. We begin making the adjustments needed to make so that everything is just a little closer to perfect. And since summertime is prime time for growing, this is our best opportunity to take a good look at each variety of annual... Read More
