Soil Selection – Get the Dirt on Dirt
Dirt is dirt, right? Most of us know this isn’t true but at the same time, there are a lot of bagged soils on the market all aimed right at you…the gardener. How do you navigate all of these different bags? We would like to give you a reference for...New 2023 Hardiness Zones
What Zone Are We In Now? The times they are a-changing… and so is our zone! The USDA Hardiness Map was changed in late 2023, and here in the Capital Region, we have been moved to Zone 6a- previously 5a. Although this change has been made, it is based on a...
Pruning Smooth & Panicle Hydrangeas
Pruning Tips for Panicle hydrangeas (or ‘Hardy Hydrangeas’) Panicle Hydrangeas bloom on new wood, meaning they won’t start creating flower buds until they leaf out each Spring. While pruning is not necessary every year, it will help to encourage...
Mulch Calculator
How Much Mulch Do I Need? Find the answer here with our handy mulch calculator Mulch Calculator How Many? How Many? Sq. ft. Coverage To: Yards of Mulch Bags of Mulch 1″ Deep 2″ Deep 3″ Deep 1/2 4 1/2 169 79 54 1 9 338 159 108 2 18 675 318 216 3 27...