by fjgreenhouse | Apr 9, 2021 | Gardening Tips
Spring is here which means our feathered friends have returned in full force! When considering landscaping you can utilize trees, shrubs, or perennials to help attract birds to your home garden. Starting with trees, we’ve found that the red horse chestnut’s gorgeous...
by fjgreenhouse | Apr 6, 2021 | Lawn Care
Before you lay grass seed this spring, let us help you make the most of your time, money, and lawn. When to Lay Grass Seed While early fall will produce the best results, late spring to early summer is also a great time to establish your lawn. We recommend no later...
by fjgreenhouse | Apr 2, 2021 | Gardening Tips
When diving into spring garden cleaning, first and foremost you’ll need a good sharp tool. Jesse recommends the simple bypass pruner for most jobs; though shears and loppers may benefit you If you’re chopping large tree branches. If you’re unsure what tool to use,...
by fjgreenhouse | Apr 1, 2021 | Tropical Indoor Plants, Tropical Plant of the Month
African violets are a great way to add bright and cheerful blooms to your home. These plants come in several different beautiful shades. Growing African violets can be easy if you take the right steps. You can also grow them in small pot groupings for a big showy...
by fjgreenhouse | Apr 1, 2021 | Gardening Tips
Dandelions grow in many parts of the world. For many people, it is just a weed we can’t seem to get rid of. For the birds and the bees, it is a flower they just can’t get enough of! While being the most misunderstood flower of all time, dandelions come with many perks...
by fjgreenhouse | Mar 4, 2021 | Lawn Care
When soil temperatures reach 50-55 degrees, Crabgrass will germinate in any sunny area of your lawn if left untreated. When it comes to crabgrass, prevention is essential. Preventing Crabgrass When looking for a crabgrass preventer, you might notice products labeled...
by fjgreenhouse | Mar 1, 2021 | Tropical Indoor Plants
Care & Maintenance Often referred to as Wood Sorrels, Oxalis are also known as False Shamrocks and a plethora of other common names. Of the Oxalis species in cultivation, Oxalis triangularis is the one most commonly cultivated as a houseplant.Oxalis...
by fjgreenhouse | Feb 25, 2021 | Tropical Indoor Plants
Many of us know the dreadful feeling of finding pests on our houseplants. Here is your quick guide to dealing with an infestation in your home. Prevention With spring coming up rather quickly, prevention is the best way to control insects on houseplants.Proper water,...
by fjgreenhouse | Feb 19, 2021 | Tropical Indoor Plants
Pebble trays are a simple solution to increase humidity for your plants without allowing your plant to sit directly in water. Plants that thrive in humidity include the following: snake plants, orchids, golden pothos, peace lilies, monsteras, fiddle leaf figs, and...
by fjgreenhouse | Feb 10, 2021 | Tropical Indoor Plants
Having a variety of plants in your home is key to starting an urban jungle. You want to mix plant size, textures, colors, and leaf size to keep your indoor jungle from seeming boring. Try mixing something tall and slim, like a fiddle leaf fig or snake plant, with...
