Chet's Garden Center
Ornamental cherry trees are prized for their gorgeous blooms that announce the arrival of spring. But to keep your tree thriving and floriferous year after year, timely pruning is essential. Pruning encourages blooming, removes unhealthy growth, and shapes the canopy. Follow this guide to learn when to prune your ornamental cherry tree and techniques for … Read more
A splash of purple can really jazz up your garden.Purple is a regal color that stands out beautifully against green foliage. While there are many purple flowering annuals and perennials to choose from, adding some evergreen shrubs with purple blooms ensures you’ll have gorgeous color in your yard year-round. Evergreen shrubs keep their leaves all … Read more
Growing fresh asparagus at home can seem intimidating. After all, starting an asparagus bed from seed can take 3-4 years before you get to enjoy any harvest. That’s why learning how to regrow store-bought asparagus in water is so appealing – it’s fast, easy, and you can enjoy homegrown spears in just a few weeks! … Read more
The petite forget-me-not flower captivates with its delicate beauty and rich symbolism. While the most iconic forget-me-not colour is a vibrant sky blue these blooms actually come in a diverse range of hues. The Most Common Forget-Me-Not Colours Blue The quintessential forget-me-not colour is a bright, clear blue. Ranging from pale sky blue to deeper … Read more
Sunflowers are a classic summertime flower that brighten up any garden with their cheery faces. While they are typically direct sown outdoors after the last spring frost you can get a head start on the season by starting them indoors. Proper timing is crucial when starting sunflowers indoors to avoid stunted root-bound plants. Start too … Read more
Purple top turnips are a fantastic cool weather crop that can be grown in home gardens Their sweet, tender roots and nutrient-rich greens make them a tasty addition to soups, stews, and side dishes Growing purple top turnips from seed is easy and rewarding. Follow this simple guide for a bountiful harvest. Selecting the Best … Read more
The fiddle leaf fig, with its large, violin-shaped leaves, has become one of the most popular houseplants in recent years. Given proper care, these statement plants can grow over 10 feet tall indoors. However, picking the right pot is crucial to keeping your fiddle leaf fig healthy and helping it reach its full potential. In … Read more
Dahlias are absolutely stunning flowers that come in a wide array of colors, shapes and sizes With their bright, showy blooms, dahlias are a great way to add vibrant color to your garden in late summer and fall However, getting the timing right for planting dahlias in zone 5 is crucial to ensure success. Plant … Read more
Flower rockets, also known as snapdragons, are a fun and colorful flower to add to any garden. These tall spiky plants produce flowers that resemble rocket ships giving them their unique common name. Growing flower rockets is easy and rewarding. With just a little care and preparation you can have a beautiful display of these … Read more
Petunias are one of the most popular annual flowers for gardens. With their wide array of bright colors and reliable performance, it’s no wonder petunias have been a summertime favorite for decades. Most gardeners buy petunia transplants from nurseries in spring. However, starting petunias from seed indoors provides some great advantages: Access to more unique, … Read more