Chet's Garden Center
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
One sign of spring is forsythia bushes, which bloom with sunny golden flowers while most of the land is still waking up from winter. Their bright flowers cheer people up after a long winter and let them know that warmer weather is on the way. These shrubs are easy to grow and have been garden … Read more
Bougainvillea are stunning tropical vines that add vibrant color to gardens. But when cold weather or drought strikes, the foliage can rapidly turn brown. This leaves you wondering – is my bougainvillea dead or just dormant? Identifying whether your bougainvillea is deceased or simply distressed takes some investigation, But don’t give up on it too … Read more
Cutting down trees can be a daunting task for any homeowner. Having the right tools makes the job safer and easier. In this comprehensive guide, we will look at the most common and effective tools used by professionals for tree removal. Overview of Tree Cutting Tools To cut down trees, you need special tools that … Read more
Have you noticed some strange white foam on the stems and leaves of your rosemary plant? Don’t worry your plant hasn’t been sneezing! That white foam is likely caused by tiny insects called spittlebugs. As a gardener and rosemary enthusiast I was puzzled when I first saw this foamy substance on my plants. It almost … Read more
The sweet, juicy taste of a freshly picked strawberry is one of the simple pleasures of summer. If you’ve been strawberry picking and come home with baskets full of ripe, red berries, you likely want to enjoy them as soon as possible. But what if you can’t eat them all right away? Don’t worry – … Read more
Lawn algae is a common problem that can leave your grass looking unhealthy and unattractive. While getting rid of algae may seem difficult there are several effective methods to restore your lawn’s beauty. In this comprehensive guide we’ll cover what causes algae growth, prevention tips, and proven removal techniques. What is Lawn Algae? As primitive … Read more