Chet's Garden Center
How Long Does It Take For Mulch To Break Down? The Complete Mulch Decomposition Guide Mulch is an essential part of any garden or landscape. It helps retain moisture prevent weed growth, moderate soil temperature, and improve the soil as it slowly decomposes. But how long does mulch actually take to break down? This complete … Read more
Rhododendrons are iconic flowering shrubs that add vibrant splashes of color to gardens. With their showy spring blooms in shades of pink, red purple yellow and white, rhododendrons are prized landscape plants. However, in order to keep your rhododendrons healthy and flowering profusely, proper watering is crucial. Learning how often to water rhododendrons ensures you … Read more
Azaleas are stunning shrubs that bloom in spring with gorgeous clusters of flowers in shades of pink red, purple white and orange. Their bright blossoms can really light up your garden. You could have azaleas all year, but when they’re not in bloom, your yard might look empty. When planted next to azaleas, the right … Read more
Do Peach Trees Have Flowers? A Guide to Peach Tree Blooms People love peach trees for their pretty flowers and tasty fruit. However, all peach trees do have flowers. All cultivated peach varieties have light pink flowers in the spring before their leaves come out. In this article, we’ll dive into details on peach tree … Read more
The wild yellow sweet pea flower lights up many mountain landscapes in western North America each spring with its bright golden blossoms and sweet scent This hardy wildflower in the pea family has illuminated high-elevation meadows and forests for ages with its cheerful display Let’s take a closer look at the allure of this mountain … Read more
It can be scary for gardeners to see their rhubarb plants’ bright green leaves slowly turn yellow. When rhubarb leaves turn yellow, it usually means that something is wrong and the plant is stressed. There is good news: you can get your rhubarb healthy again if you know what to do. In this article, we’ll … Read more
Can Venus Fly Traps Really Eat Mosquitoes? Mosquitoes are one of the most annoying and potentially dangerous insects out there. Their incessant buzzing and biting can drive you crazy, not to mention they spread diseases like malaria, Zika, West Nile, and more. With warmer weather bringing mosquitoes out in swarms, you may be wondering if … Read more
The Yoshino cherry tree also known as the Japanese flowering cherry tree is one of the most popular and beloved ornamental trees. Native to Asia, these graceful trees are now planted worldwide for their stunning displays of pink or white blossoms in spring. But are Yoshino cherry trees the right choice for your landscape? Like … Read more
Thinning strawberry plants is an essential gardening task that every strawberry grower should learn. Properly thinning your strawberry patch improves plant health, boosts fruit production, and extends the lifespan of your plants. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll explain when and how to thin strawberry plants using simple, step-by-step instructions. Why Thinning is Important Thinning is … Read more
How Long For Beetroot Seeds to Germinate? A Complete Guide Many gardeners like to grow beetroot from seeds, but first you need to know how long it takes for beetroot seeds to germinate. Beetroot is a popular root vegetable that tastes great and is full of nutrients. In this article, we will cover everything you … Read more