Plant World Nursery and Garden Center

When it comes to gardening and planting veggies in your garden, you want to be careful to not spread too many seeds. Vine-grown plants such as pumpkins, cantaloupes, and watermelons can quickly grow to mammoth proportions.

Did you know that, in Italy, there was great hesitance to embrace the tomato and potato after they were brought back over from the Americas? People were convinced that both might be dangerous because they are part of the nightshade family. The truth is that only the leaves are unsafe.

A mistake that some beginner gardeners make is not reading the label on fertilizers, weed killers, etc. It’s important to read directions carefully to see how much product to use, how and when to apply, what plants it will help, and what pests they control.

The easiest way you can make sure that your family has the healthiest food is to plant a garden full of the vegetables you all enjoy. Fresh vegetables are always best for your health, and preserving them yourself means they can last for months.

One of the most common mistakes people make when gardening is overwatering their plants, which results in the plant turning yellow, dropping leaves, or just simply dying. To lessen your chances of overwatering, keep track of what and when you water, and what each plant needs.

When you mow your lawn, you should cut it at the highest recommended height for your type of grass. For example, Zoysia or Centipede grass should be cut at one to two inches, while tall fescue should be two to three inches. Follow these guidelines, and you’ll mow less often and have a nicer lawn.

We recognize that not everyone has their own yard where they can create a garden. If you’re looking for a way to brighten the deck or patio at your apartment, we’re always happy to help you evaluate your container garden options.

Aphids are small plant eating insects that cluster on the new growth of small plants. They secrete a sticky honeydew that promotes the growth of black sooty mold. They can be controlled by ladybugs or by sprays.

When you're trying to grow a vegetable garden in your yard, you may find using mulch is helpful. Remember, keep the mulch at least an inch away from vegetable stems to avoid rot and fungus issues.

With the popularity of organic gardening and cooking on the rise, you may want to consider starting a vegetable garden to grow your own food. Stop by and we can get you set up with everything you need for your organic produce.

Would you like to attract hummingbirds to your garden? Add colorful hummingbird feeders and nectar rich plants which hummingbirds will love. Some of their favorites include honeysuckle, Texas sage, Agastache, Columbine and Prairie Blazingstar.

If you're considering placing your plants in terra cotta pots, remember to seal the inside of the pot. Unsealed tera cotta pots can absorb quite a bit of the water meant for your plants.

To find the perfect tree for your yard, check to see how large the tree can grow, what type of root growth you can expect plus nutrient and climate requirements of the tree to be sure it will fit and thrive in your yard.