Category Archives: Garden

Orchid Care Guide

  The Ultimate Guide to Orchid Care: Keep Your Blooms Thriving Orchids are stunning houseplants known for their exotic beauty and elegant blooms. While they may seem intimidating, caring for orchids is easier than you might think. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help your orchids thrive — including how to encourage them to rebloom.

Poinsettia Care Guide

How to Care for Poinsettias and Keep Them Glowing All Season Long Poinsettias are holiday rockstars, instantly transforming any space into a festive wonderland with their bold, colorful bracts (those pretty “petals” you love). But keeping them happy isn’t just about setting them on a table and hoping for the best. With a little TLC,…

Winter Houseplant Care Guide

Winter Houseplant Care: 5 Essential Adjustments for a Healthy Dormant Season When the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, our beloved houseplants need a little extra care to make it through the winter months. While indoor plants are shielded from frost and freezing temperatures, they still react to the seasonal changes in light, humidity,…

Norfolk Pine Care Guide

How to Care for Your Norfolk Pine Indoors: Keep It Healthy and Happy All Year The Norfolk Island pine is a popular indoor houseplant known for its soft, feathery branches and charming, mini-Christmas-tree appearance. While it looks festive during the holiday season, it’s not just for Christmas! With proper care, this tropical evergreen can thrive…

Christams Cactus Care Guide

How to Care for a Christmas Cactus and Keep It Blooming All Season Long The Christmas cactus is the holiday houseplant we all need—beautiful, resilient, and full of personality. With its stunning flowers and unique, cascading stems, this plant makes any space feel festive and cozy. Best of all, Christmas cacti are surprisingly easy to…

8 Easy-Care Houseplants

Top 8 Easiest Houseplants to Care for: Perfect for Beginners If you’re new to houseplants or simply want low-maintenance options for your home, you’re in the right place! Some houseplants are super forgiving and easy to care for, making them ideal for busy people or beginners. Here are the top 8 easiest houseplants to care…

11 Low-Light Tolerant Houseplants

Should you be locked up for being a repeat houseplant murderer? We’re gonna let you off the hook. There are plenty of houseplants tolerant of homeowners who lack green thumbs. Here are 10 of our favorite hard-to-kill houseplants (often found in our greenhouses), so you can put your plant murdering past behind you.

 

4 Quick Tips for Overwintering Fall Garden Mums

It’s Mum Season! And that mans a very popular question is currently getting asked at Prairie Gardens & Jeffrey Alans: “Are these Mums hardy? Will they overwinter?” The answer is, Yes! But, there are some things that need to be done to help make it more likely your Mums will survive the winter outdoors. 

As An Expert: Is it Time to Plant Yet?

Our garden experts are constantly answering garden questions (that’s what they’re here for), so we’re plucking out the most popular ones and answering them right when they’re asked the most. On the docket: I can’t wait to garden! What can I plant now?