Seed Starting 101
With just a little planning you can get a jump on the planting season by starting seeds indoors with these tips, so you can have a home grown garden, right from the start.
Category Archives: Garden
8 Hard-to-Kill Houseplants
Should you be locked up for being a repeat houseplant murderer? We’re gonna let you off the hook. There are plenty of houseplants tolerant of homeowners who lack green thumbs. Here are 10 of our favorite hard-to-kill houseplants (often found in our greenhouses), so you can put your plant murdering past behind you.
Baby, It’s Cold Outside! How To Protect Your Garden From These Frigid Temps
Brrr…it’s cold out there! What does this mean for your garden? Prairie Gardens Plant Experts dish about the effect of these low temperatures and what you can do to protect your gardens.
Should I be Doing Any Garden Pruning During Winter?
Yes! Late winter and early spring are prime times to be pruning certain deciduous plants. Find out why from Prairie Gardens Plant Experts.
How to Care for Orchids
Orchids may look like high-maintenance beauties, but once you know what makes them flourish, you’ll find them a cinch. Just follow these simple tips from our Plant Experts and your fancy-dancy orchids will be happy campers!
How to Care for Poinsettias, Christmas Cactus & Norfolk Pines
Poinsettias, Christmas Cactus, Norfolk Pines…it must be Christmastime! Learn how to properly care for these varieties for beautiful blooms and happy plants all holiday season.
How to Get the Most out Your Mums in Your Garden This Season
Mums are blooming and ready for your gardens! Learn how we grow them locally, get tips from our Garden Experts on proper care and peek at the beautiful blooms and other fall garden favorites.
Make Your Pumpkins Last Longer
LIVE pumpkins are here! Come find your favorites at Prairie Gardens and learn how to make them last longer with tips from our experts.
Plant These to Save the Bees
Sadly, nearly one third of Bee colonies have vanished. But you can help! Prairie Gardens Plant Experts recommend planting these to help save the bees.
10 Plants to Help Repel Mosquitos
Don’t want any more mosquitos crashing your outdoor get-togethers? These are Prairie Gardens Plant Experts top picks for plants you can add to your garden to naturally repeal those pesky bugs.
