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Today’s Garden Center recently named Hillermann Nursery & Florist in Washington, MO the winner of the 2008 Revolutionary Retailer Award. The award ceremony took place during the Revolutionary 100 Roundtable, February 27-29, 2008 in Atlanta, GA. The Revolutionary 100 Garden Centers is an elite group of the country’s most innovative retail garden center operations – big and small – that have been recognized for their commitment to creating a customer experience that sets their operation apart from the rest and doing so in a way that helps them to be profitable businesses.
According to the editors of Today’s Garden Center magazine, “This company has Read the rest of this entry »
Ask the Expert: Seasonal flowers in May in Northeast Ohio
We are planning a May wedding and I am curious about which flowers would be the best choice for a late May wedding. I’m on a fixed budget so someone suggested I go with “what’s in season.” I really love dahlias and would love to use these. Any chance? Also do the dahlias come in shades of pink? Thank you so much. DeeDee
DeeDee,
Most flowers are available year round and depending on where you live dahlias could be available for your May wedding. Dahlias do come in a variety of pink shades. With that Read the rest of this entry »
Ask the Expert: Can you help with my peace lily. I have had this for about 5 years. This is the worst it has ever looked. Any ideas what could be wrong with it ? Randy
Randy,
Take at look at Peace Lily Plant Care. Many of issues that cause peace lily distress are addressed in the care sections. If you can’t determine the problem send me a picture (you can upload photo through the Ask the Expert page) and I will try to determine the problem.
Here are the pictures Randy sent of his peace lily. Read the rest of this entry »
Ask The Expert: Is it possible to “air layer” an aloe vera plant that I just got from a friend? He didn’t know what he was doing and potted in too small of a pot. It’s about 3 feet high and the bottom and middle parts aren’t doing well. There are several smaller plants popping up from the sides at the base of the plant, which I will plant in smaller pots. If I can’t air layer, should I just cut it where it appears appropriate and root it and replant the two/three halves and the smaller shoots all in one pot? Please clarify if you can. Thanks, Vicki
Vicki,
The only way I have ever propagated Aloe vera is by division - removing the smaller Read the rest of this entry »
Ask the Expert: Now growing in my backyard
About 2ft tall
James,
I believe you have a Datura stramonium also known as Angel’s trumpet, Jimson weed, Read the rest of this entry »
Ask The Expert: Can you tell me what kind of flowers you would send to someone who has had a tough battle with cancer and won. Pat
Pat,
Flowers of any kind are appropriate for someone who has beat the odds, especially brightly colored flowers.
Rather than a general symbol of their achievement, send flowers that convey a very special and personal message. To add personal sentiment, you could send a flower that Read the rest of this entry »
Ask the Expert: Peace Lily Help
Hello,
I received a peace lily from my grandmother recently. I repotted it into a slightly larger pot with potting soil, and have had it in medium light with weekly watering. This week, it looked pretty wilty, and also had yellowing of the flowers. I trimmed them off, and moved it to a lighter location. When I put my finger in the soil, it doesn’t seem overly dry or overly wet. Included is a photo of the poor plant. If anyone has advice, I would love to hear it!
Thanks!
Kami Read the rest of this entry »
Ask the Expert: Thank you for the information on the “Lucky Bamboo.” What should the pH of the water be? We have a filter that regulates the pH so we can get water at the following levels of pH: 2.5, 4.5, 5.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0 & 11.5. Which one should we use? Thanks! Susan
Susan,
The minimum ph is 6.1 the maximum is 7.5. I would try to keep it between 6.5 and 7.0. Are the above ranges the only ones you can get?
Prom is almost here. You have the date, the dress, the shoes, the hair, and the car. What’s missing? The prom flowers!! The perfect corsage or boutonnière makes the difference between a fun yet elegant statement and a shabby accessory. Here are some tips for finding the perfect floral decorations for your night!
Ask the Expert: do you know what type of plant i have
I was given a plant as a house warming present. i asked the person that gave it to me and many of my plant loving friends nobody seems to know what it is. it has small spade shaped leaves with a dark green top. On the underside of the leaves they are a dark plum color the plant i have has absolutely gone nuts on my front porch it only gets about four hours of light it has no odor the leaves have a fuzzy feel to them please help Linda
Linda,
I think by your description that you might have a member of the Pilea genus. Their are several member of this family. This is a picture of one of them.
Photo provided by ADES & GISH Nurseries
Does your plant look similar to this? If not send me a picture, I have a few other ideas.
