Growing Guide
Make Your Own Organic Pesticide
At Heeman's we understand your torn. On one hand you want the biggest, healthiest plants to show of your garden, but you don't like the idea of turning to a chemical solution. That's why we've provided a recipe for an effective homemade pesticide that's natural and easy to make. Using nature to protect your garden, that sounds like a natural solution!
Perennials for a Shady Garden
Written by Adrian van der Bijl (Master Gardener)
There is a shady area in most home gardens, and this is the ideal place to start a garden or rock garden with shade loving plants. There are many perennials that do very well in shade offering an alternative to annuals.
Companion Planting
Just like people, our plants have friends too. Planting your veggies with others they like or don't like growing with will help increase yields, decrease disease and can limit pests.
How to Properly Prune a Clematis
Clematis are an amazing plant that can provide a bound of beautiful blooms. Properly pruning your clematis will insure numerous blooms and better performance. Learn where to prune your clematis to achieve optimal results.
Caring for Chrysanthemums
There are few things that signify the changing of summer into autumn like beautiful fall mums. Growing mums is easy, growing perfect mums, not so easy. We have a few tips to care for your favorite chrysanthemums.
Growing Your Own Potatoes
If you want the best choice of the freshest potatoes you really need to grow your own. We have some tips on when and how to best plant your spuds as well as suggestions for gardens limited on space and ideal fertilizers.
Fight Grubs Naturally with Nematodes
For any lawn enthusiast the white grub is public enemy #1! The brown patches they leave of your lawn are an eyesore they are just ugly. Fight grubs naturally with beneficial nematodes, naturally occurring microscopic worms that prey on grubs. An enemy of my enemy is my friend!
Adding a Small Water Feature to Your Backyard
Many gardeners might be intimidated by adding a full sized pond the their yard. Some people might like to add one, but simply don’t have the space. What if you don’t have a yard, just a balcony? With just a little imagination and the right items, anyone can enjoy a small water feature to enhance your own private oasis.
Tips for Healthy Shrubs & Vines
At Heeman's, we're committed to your gardening success. Our relationship starts when you purchase your plants but continues into the garden. We want you to succeed with the plants your purchase from us. We've created our Top 10 Tips for growing a healthy shrub that will preform for years.
Attracting Birds to Your Garden
A little extra wildlife around the house is usually a bonus when someone adds a garden to their yard. Seeing a flash of red from a cardinal or enjoying the twitters and chirps of songbirds can add a little something extra to the gardening experience. Besides the beauty and song they bring to your garden, many birds also search out many insect pests.
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