Chet's Garden Center
Lavender is often used in window box herb gardens because it has pretty flowers and a nice smell. If you take good care of it, lavender can grow well in a pot outside and add a soothing Mediterranean touch. We’ll talk about how to grow healthy lavender in window boxes in this full guide. Choosing … Read more
As a tasty and versatile summer fruit, plums add a burst of sweet-tart flavor to everything from salads to desserts. Their dusty-blue skin and juicy flesh make them a delightful snack or ingredient when ripe. However, like any fresh produce, plums don’t last forever. It can be frustrating to bite into a plum expecting that … Read more
Tulips are a classic flower that brings joy with their cheerful cups of color in the spring. If you want to grow vibrant tulips in your Nebraska garden, timing is everything. Knowing when to plant the bulbs in the fall is key to ensure they bloom properly next April-May. Let’s talk about when and how … Read more
Moss balls, also known as kokedama, are a fun and creative way to add a natural element to your home decor These miniature gardens wrapped in moss are an ancient Japanese art form that have recently surged in popularity It’s simple, cheap, and very satisfying to make your own moss ball. Easy-to-find items can help … Read more
It can be annoying and confusing to find ants crawling on your body. It’s possible to wonder why these tiny bugs are drawn to you even when there’s nothing to eat. Ants have an incredibly strong sense of smell and are adept at detecting chemical scents There are several common reasons ants may be attracted … Read more
Sweet gum is a unique and beautiful hardwood that is abundant throughout much of the eastern United States. With its reddish-brown heartwood and cream-colored sapwood, sweet gum can make striking lumber for furniture flooring, cabinets and other wood projects. However, sweet gum is notorious for being difficult to dry properly without defects like checking, splitting, … Read more
Planning and planting a new garden bed can seem overwhelming for beginners. Where do you start? How big should it be? What do you plant? With some strategic planning, you can have your dream garden up and running in no time. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk through the 10 key steps to planning … Read more
Growing Silver Birch Trees in Small Gardens Silver birch trees, also known as Betula pendula, look lovely in any garden, no matter how small. Birch trees add beauty and visual interest to gardens with their striking white bark, pretty leaves, and slim growth habit. It may be hard for some people to plant a birch … Read more
People like to put mint plants in herb and flower gardens because their leaves smell good and their flowers are pretty. Even though most mints have purple flowers, did you know that many types also have white flowers? Adding white-blooming mints to your garden can make it look more interesting and smell nice. This article … Read more
Azaleas are one of the most popular spring-blooming shrubs, lighting up gardens across many regions with their colorful flowers. Their popularity is easy to understand – azaleas come in a wide range of appealing flower colors like pink, purple, red, orange, yellow and white. They flower prolifically in spring when little else is in bloom. … Read more