Ken-do Attitude

Easy come, easy grow

It’s hard to believe May is already here, and summer is creeping up on us. It’s time to plant outdoors! And it’s about time to start watering more, and moving around houseplants. We’re here to help you navigate the heated transition into warmer weather, no matter what...

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Spring skies, garden buys and butterflies

Spring has officially sprung! The gardening season has finally begun. I know we’ve all been looking forward to warmer weather, so here’s hoping our April isn’t full of too many showers. Did you know April is National Garden Month? Cleaning & Prepping In the...

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Slowly spring into the season

Spring is almost here! Usually, this is the time of year where we get a little eager to be out and in the garden, but March can be deceptive. It’s important to exercise patience and there’s still plenty of things to do before the ground is ready for planting. • To-Do...

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Keeping up and cleaning up

The name for the month of February comes from the Latin word “februa,” meaning “to cleanse.” Historically, there was a month-long purification festival held this time of the year. Not only is it a great time of year to downsize and clean your home, but it’s a great...

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Happy houseplants, holiday storage hacks

A New Year is upon us, and so is a cold couple of months. Don’t let the winter darkness get you down, though. There’s plenty of things you can do to stay busy until the sun decides to warm us up again! • Houseplants: We don’t realize it, but plants collect dust. It’s...

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Most gardening activity is indoors now

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, gardeners! We’re in Winter Wonderland mode here. How about you? From everyone here at Robin’s Nest, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season and happy new year! Thank you for 41 great years and counting. Most of your gardening...

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Carve out time for your garden this fall

Happy fall, fellow gardeners! It’s finally here: Now’s the best time to plant. You heard me right: Fall is better for planting than spring. Why? In autumn, the ground is still warm whereas in the spring the ground has to gradually unthaw. The cooler temperatures are...

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Get your fall rolling

It’s that time of year again as fall is just around the corner. Temperatures should begin cooling off, and we should expect to see more rainfall as the season settles in. • Planting: Before you get to planting, it’s essential to clean out your gardening beds. Make...

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Let heat, humidity dictate water usage

Understanding how heat and humidity affect your perennials helps you to water correctly. If nature does not provide water then your plants are counting on you to do it. The hotter and drier the air, and the windier the weather, the more water your plants need. Only...

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