Kingwood Garden Center
National Indoor Plant Week is the third week each September to celebrate indoor plants and their many benefits!
Mums are a staple of fall, with their beautiful autumnal colors ranging from yellow and orange to maroon and purple. Chrysanthemums are part of a special group of flowers that communicate the season with a simple glance. For some, purchasing these colorful flowers every fall is a given. They make fantastic additions to front entryways and festive centerpieces.
Their bloom cycle depends on the length of the day, temperature, and plant age. If you plan to plant your mum in a shady area, it’s best to purchase one with a lot of blooms already showing. If you’re going to put it in a sunny location, choose one with more buds. [Read more…]
Fall and spring are the distinct vegetable growing seasons in our area. In the fall, we start planting at the end of the hot months to take advantage of the mild weather during the most productive time for the plants. Learn how to prep you garden for a bountiful fall harvest!
First, to start your fall garden, take some time for a thorough cleanup. Remove any summer vegetable plants, including tomatoes, that are no longer productive and thriving. Additionally, clear out any weeds to give yourself a blank slate. [Read more…]
There are so many landscaping challenges during the summer months, including summer vacations! If you haven’t taken a trip yet, learn about some tips to keep your plants looking great while you are away so you can fully relax on your vacation.
You should be able to enjoy travelling without stressing about how your plants are doing at home. There are a few easy steps to take before leaving to help ensure your plants stay healthy while you’re away. [Read more…]
Native plants are often overlooked in home gardening. Incorporating them into your landscape could mean less work to keep your yard looking spectacular, plus you’ll simultaneously support the local environment and wildlife.
Native plants are well-adapted to their local surroundings, resulting in numerous benefits. [Read more…]
When you water succulents, you want to make sure the soil is completely soaked. Why? Because your succulents will expect a drought and will soak up as much water as they can. Then, give your soil a couple of days to dry out and don’t water again until the soil is completely dry. [Read more…]
Is trouble plaguing your yard? It could be pests like chinch bugs or sod webworms. Be aware of suspicious areas in your yard that could indicate a problem. Cyonara or Bug Blaster can rid your landscape of these pests, but catching a problem early is the first step.
To catch a problem before it advances to a level that requires a lot of your time and attention, you should be out in your yard frequently. Warren’s Southern Gardens believes that hand-watering is a great way for you to spend time in your landscape inspecting the condition of your plants and lawn. At least twice a week, try to hand water in your yard and you’ll likely spot problem areas sooner. [Read more…]
There’s a lot of talk about encouraging pollinators to visit your yard by featuring some of their favorite plants, like pentas, cone flowers, salvia, and lantanta, which can attract bees, butterflies, and birds to your yard. But why is it so important?
To understand the importance of pollinators, we need to first revisit some basic environmental science.
Pollination occurs when pollen from the male anther of a flower is transferred to the female stigma. Flower seeds can only be created when pollen is transferred between flowers of the same species. Of course, the goal is future offspring. And, the same is true for every living organism. While some plants can self-pollinate, many require cross-pollination to reproduce. [Read more…]
Consider adding water lilies, lotus, or pitcher plants to your current landscape for more variety and visual interest.
Water and bog plants can be intimidating, especially without the know-how to get started, but Warren’s can help! There are so many combinations and solutions. Let’s first identify the main difference between water and bog plants.
Water plants prefer to have their roots submerged in at least 2 to 6 inches of water. Alternatively, bog plants will be happy in continuously moist soil outside of a pond. In fact, some containers work great for bog plants!
If you don’t already have a water feature in your backyard, like a decorative pond, you might consider constructing one. But if you feel like that’s the only way to enjoy water and bog plants, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn there are lots of other options.
For example, you can use a faux whiskey barrel, or almost any other container, to create a water feature in your landscape. Basically, you can create a pond environment in any container you select. Then, you can keep the plants in individual containers and continue providing fresh water to keep the roots submerged.
Be watchful for algae and make sure mosquitoes aren’t using it as a breeding ground.
If you have a low area in your yard that stays continuously moist, you can turn the underutilized area into a bog garden! You can prepare the ground by pulling out grasses and any unnecessary plants. Then, consider laying down a weed barrier before creating a bed of gravel. The key to bog success is the constant presence of moisture.
In a decorative pond and even in smaller containers, water and bog plants work as water filters. Plants like water lilies are known for absorbing heavy metal and all water plants oxygenate the water. If you’re interested in adding koi fish to your water feature, these plants serve as a food source for the koi – while the plants keep it a healthy environment for the fish.
Additionally, adding a water feature to your landscape will encourage birds, butterflies, and dragonflies to visit your oasis.
Visit the Garden Center to shop our new inventory and let our expert staff delve into the many options with you. Warren’s Southern Gardens will get you growing!