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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...

This month we’re focusing on how to perfectly plant bulbs and helping you understand more about the invasive Spotted Lanternfly. It’s also the season of giving thanks, so we’d like to take a moment to thank all customers of Robin’s Nest Floral & Garden Center....

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...

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...

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...

To thrive in summer, lawns need water every week. When you water, imitate a slow, soaking rain. This allows the water to penetrate deep and the roots will grow down, away from the heat and drought at the surface. When you water, lay down 1 1/2 inches slowly and...

The calendar may not say so, but many other signs show summer is in full swing. If you were successful in getting all the plants planted that you wanted and beds in shape around your home and property, now begins the time to go back through your work and maintain the...

Try growing some of your own food this summer. Enjoy delicious produce, save money, and reduce climate-warming gas emissions associated with long-distance transportation and packaging of store-bought foods. Most vegetables and annuals can be planted this month. Keep...

This month really kicks off the gardening season most years and this year is no different. Plants are ready to break out of their trays and flourish in the ground. The weather wakes up perennial flowers and shrubs. And, unfortunately, the weeds and pests show up for...

March is the month of preparation. Take the time to prepare your garden for the growing season by checking soil pH and cleaning up winter debris. March is the best time for pruning trees and shrubs, especially for fruit and shade trees. If you have fruiting or...