Why dormant spray? Dormant Spraying is used for two reasons:  one is to help control insects, the other is to control fungal diseases. You will have better crops and possibly eliminate the need to spray by reducing insects and diseases in the coming year. 

Selecting an appropriate pot for an outdoor plant can be perplexing.  We find many people underestimate the size of container they need and are inclined to select a pot that looks good with the plant at its current size. Here are some pointers on what to consider when selecting your pottery.

Mycorrhizae are a collection of many species of beneficial soil fungi that help nourish a host plant.  The fungi produce very fine threads (hyphae) that attach to the plant’s roots and serve as an extension of the plant’s root system. This enlarged root system permits the plant to penetrate deeper into the soil to obtain additional moisture and nutrients.  Healthy soils are rich in mycorrhizal species and essential for a water efficient landscape. Read More…

Give your plants a winning path to becoming vigorous, drought tolerant and resistant to insects and disease.   The first year is crucial to provide plants a strong start in life.

Top Dressing your garden with a nutrient rich blend of compost is considered to be the most beneficial practice in the entire garden. Read about the benefits here.

Vermiculture, Worm Composting, Worm Farming - whatever you call it, it is a great way to recycle many of your kitchen scraps into a super fertilizer. Worm castings and tea feed your plants while boosting their immunity and resistance to insects and diseases.

What are Chill Hours, are they important and how they apply to fruit trees you may want or have in your garden.

Ladybugs - Cute bugs with a voracious appetite for the pest insects in your garden. Learn More about them.