Chet's Garden Center
Why is Herb Robert Called Death Come Quickly? Unraveling the Mysteries Behind this Ominous Nickname In the interesting world of botanical folklore, where plants and animals are intertwined in beautiful stories, there is a strange plant called Herb Robert that makes people feel both drawn to and uneasy. With its soft pink petals and fern-like … Read more
Dahlia tubers are a gardener’s secret weapon for achieving an eye-catching display of colorful blooms. By pre-sprouting the tubers indoors early in the season, you can get your dahlia plants off to an early start. This gives them a longer growing season resulting in bushier plants and more flowers. Sprouting your dahlia tubers ahead of … Read more
Opening up your garden to vibrant dahlia blooms only to discover yellow spots strewn across their leaves can leave you feeling deflated However, while disheartening, these yellow blotches often signal underlying issues that, if addressed, can revive your dahlias In this article, we’ll explore the various causes of yellow spots on dahlia leaves and provide … 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
The Perfect Planting Time for Pomegranate Trees Pomegranates are a delicious and nutritious fruit that can be grown in many backyards. However, in order to get a good harvest from your pomegranate tree, it’s important to plant it at the right time of year. Choosing the optimal planting time can make all the difference in … Read more
Onions are a popular vegetable to grow in home gardens. With their pungent flavor, onions can elevate any dish. However growing tasty, large onions requires paying close attention to irrigation. Knowing how much water onions need and when they need it is crucial for success. This whole guide will tell you everything you need to … Read more
Alstroemeria commonly known as Peruvian Lilies are absolutely stunning blooms that can brighten up any garden. Their showy flowers come in a diverse range of colors like pink, purple, yellow, orange, red and white. I’ve always dreamed of having a thriving patch of these beauties in my own garden. If you love alstroemerias and want … Read more
As an avid birder and nature lover I’m always delighted when I come across an egg nestled in the earth. There’s something magical about these jeweled packages containing the next generation. But what creatures lay their eggs directly on the ground and why do they choose this seemingly perilous nesting strategy? In this article, we’ll … Read more
If you grow peppers inside, you can eat fresh peppers from your own garden even when it’s cold outside. If you set up and take care of your pepper plants properly, you can get more than one harvest each year from compact, high-yield varieties. When choosing pepper varieties for indoor growing, prioritize compact, highly productive … Read more
Pollarding is a very harsh way to prune trees that involves cutting back the branches to just above the trunk. In the end, it gives the tree a striking “knuckle” or “bole” shape that is not at all like its natural shape. If you’re thinking about getting your trees pollarded, the pictures of them before … Read more