Chet's Garden Center
Transplanting raspberry bushes is a great way to expand your raspberry patch or give your plants the best growing conditions. With some planning and care, transplanting raspberries can be an easy and successful endeavor In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through when and how to transplant raspberry bushes for optimal fruit production When is the … Read more
Lavender is a fragrant herb that brings beauty and aroma to gardens with its stunning flowers and gray-green foliage While lavender thrives in warm climates, it can also be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in colder regions if proper care is provided With the right techniques, you can keep potted lavender thriving for … Read more
How to Prune a Bridal Wreath Spirea: A Complete Guide The bridal wreath spirea (Spiraea prunifolia) is a popular flowering shrub known for its gorgeous cascading white blooms in spring. With its graceful, arching branches covered in clusters of pure white flowers it’s easy to see why this plant is a favorite for gardens and … Read more
Dahlias are beautiful summer-blooming flowers that brighten up any garden with their vibrant colors. While they are commonly referred to as having bulbs, dahlias actually grow from tubers – which can often cause confusion about what dahlia bulbs look like. The truth is there’s no such thing as a dahlia bulb! The potato-like structures we … Read more
Growing tomatoes in pots and containers can be incredibly rewarding. With the right varieties, even gardeners with limited space can enjoy an abundant harvest of juicy, flavorful tomatoes throughout the summer months. When selecting tomato varieties for containers, it’s important to consider factors like plant size, fruit size, disease resistance, and productivity. By choosing compact, … Read more
Potato grow bags have become an increasingly popular gardening tool for home gardeners looking to grow potatoes in a small space. But do these fabric potato planters actually produce a good potato harvest? In this comprehensive guide we’ll take an in-depth look at potato grow bags to find out if they really deliver on their … Read more
Fall is an important time of year for apple tree care. Proper care and preparation during autumn will ensure your apple trees stay healthy through the winter and produce abundant, high-quality fruit next season. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know about caring for apple trees in fall. Why Fall … Read more
When it comes to growing mushrooms at home, providing the proper lighting is critical for healthy growth and maximum yields. But with so many lighting options available today, it can be confusing trying to figure out the best light source for mushroom cultivation. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll compare the most popular lighting technologies used … Read more
Air plants, also known as tillandsias, have become increasingly popular over the last few years. Their sculptural shapes, minimal care requirements, and ability to thrive without soil make them an ideal plant for both novice and expert indoor gardeners But where exactly can you purchase these intriguing epiphytes? This guide will provide tips on the … Read more
Holly trees are a popular ornamental plant, prized for their glossy green leaves and bright red berries. However, what many homeowners don’t realize is that only female holly trees produce berries. So how do you tell the difference between a male and female holly tree? In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the characteristics of … Read more