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Norfolk Pine Care Guide

How to Care for Your Norfolk Pine Indoors: Keep It Healthy and Happy All Year The Norfolk Island pine is a popular indoor houseplant known for its soft, feathery branches and charming, mini-Christmas-tree appearance. While it looks festive during the holiday season, it’s not just for Christmas! With proper care, this tropical evergreen can thrive…

Christams Cactus Care Guide

How to Care for a Christmas Cactus and Keep It Blooming All Season Long The Christmas cactus is the holiday houseplant we all need—beautiful, resilient, and full of personality. With its stunning flowers and unique, cascading stems, this plant makes any space feel festive and cozy. Best of all, Christmas cacti are surprisingly easy to…

A Beginner’s Guide to Custom Framing

Framing for the first time can feel daunting. Where do you start? What will it cost? How do you narrow down the options? Luckily, we’ve been doing this framing stuff for over 50 years, so we’ve figured this all out for you. Check out our 8 tips for framing first-timers – you’ll find out it’s really not so scary after all…we promise. 

How to Make Your Lights Last on Your Pre-Lit Christmas Tree

How to Make the Lights Last on Your Pre-Lit Christmas Tree Pre-lit Christmas trees are a holiday game-changer. They save time, eliminate tangled cords, and create a perfectly lit tree right out of the box. However, some people hesitate to purchase a pre-lit tree because they fear the lights won’t last. The good news is…

Custom Framing Materials & Craftsmanship

Framing for the first time can feel daunting. Where do you start? What will it cost? How do you narrow down the options? Luckily, we’ve been doing this framing stuff for over 50 years, so we’ve figured this all out for you. Check out our 8 tips for framing first-timers – you’ll find out it’s really not so scary after all…we promise. 

4 Quick Tips for Overwintering Fall Garden Mums

It’s Mum Season! And that mans a very popular question is currently getting asked at Prairie Gardens & Jeffrey Alans: “Are these Mums hardy? Will they overwinter?” The answer is, Yes! But, there are some things that need to be done to help make it more likely your Mums will survive the winter outdoors. 

As An Expert: Is it Time to Plant Yet?

Our garden experts are constantly answering garden questions (that’s what they’re here for), so we’re plucking out the most popular ones and answering them right when they’re asked the most. On the docket: I can’t wait to garden! What can I plant now?