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Watering Plants in Summer: Tips & Tricks

June 7, 2021 / Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

A watering can with water coming out.

Tip #1: When to Water Plants in Summer? First things first, make sure to water your plants early in the morning or early evening. This will help you avoid the heat of the day as the water evaporates quickly when it’s so hot. Plants that are wet overnight can lead to disease problems, especially in… Read More

Summer Container Garden Care Tips

July 14, 2020 / Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

Pink flowers.

These three basic tips will help keep your containers, hanging baskets and window boxes looking great during the heat of the summer and into the fall season. For the rest of this post when we say containers, we are referring not only to them but hanging baskets and window boxes as well. Keep well-watered While… Read More

Summer Watering Tips

July 2, 2020 / News and Notes, Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

A watering can watering flowers.

Established lawns, shrubs and perennials should receive 1” of water per week delivered all at one time vs a little bit at a time. When mowing, your grass should be about 3” long after it’s mowed. Longer grass shades the ground keeping it cooler which in turn means less drying out of the soil. Longer… Read More

A Garden ” Blaze of Glory”

August 8, 2017 / News and Notes, Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

Colorful flowers.

August is when your garden is in a “blaze of glory”! The blooms light up the landscape for your summertime enjoyment. Dahlias have gorgeous flowers in bright colors, yellow and orange sunflowers and celosia have spiky blooms. Lantana is showy too with their delicate orange and yellow blossoms which the butterflies love. Don’t forget the… Read More

Nola’s summer gardening check list

July 7, 2017 / News and Notes, Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

Sunflowers.

Summer is the season to enjoy the fruits and beauty of your spring gardening projects. The summer months go by so fast. While it’s time to enjoy the beauty of the season, there are still things to do in the yard and garden. Here is my summer check list of things to do. Veggie Garden… Read More

Succulents are for Summer

August 5, 2016 / News and Notes, Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

Succulents are easy to care for and fit in any space.

The allure of succulents is for all ages. There are so many ways to use them indoors or out and they come in many shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. They don’t need a lot of maintenance and can tolerate a certain amount of neglect.   They can be combined in living wreaths, terrariums, fairy gardens and… Read More

Gardening and Nature Go Hand in Hand

July 2, 2016 / News and Notes, Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

Baby birds in a nest.

Gardening and nature go hand in hand. We recently had a very special guest in our perennial display. Check out the pictures of the bird hatching her eggs in one of our perennial containers. We took special care of her and one day she and the hatched babies were gone! Even the birds like our… Read More

Plant a Butterfly Garden this Summer

June 7, 2016 / News and Notes, Insects, Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

Monarch butterfly.

Are you looking for an idea to keep the kids busy this summer? Help them create and plant a butterfly garden either in a container or a special garden. They can learn a lot about how a butterfly develops and what they like to eat. There are lots of articles, books and online information on… Read More

How To Water Plants in the Summer

July 1, 2015 / News and Notes, Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

Closeup of hands watering plants with a watering can.

Summer is here and it’s time to enjoy your spring plantings. While there are still tasks to be done, the most important is to ensure your plants have an ample supply of water. Lawns need 1” to 1 ½” of moisture per week. Use a rain gauge or any container with vertical sides to measure… Read More

Attract Hummingbirds and More to Your Yard

June 1, 2015 / News and Notes, Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

Hummingbird on Orange flowers.

Make this the year you attract hummingbirds to your yard. Wagner’s Garden Centers carry a wide array of feeders for these amazing birds from basic models to colorful, uniquely-shaped glass vessels that are an art piece in themselves. Did you know that Hummingbirds must eat half their body weight daily? That’s the equivalent of drinking… Read More

Helpful Gardening Tips for May

May 1, 2015 / News and Notes, Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

Lilac Prune

May is finally here! It’s time to head outdoors into the garden and add some much needed color to our outdoor living spaces. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and enjoy our spring. In addition to planting the garden and container gardens, here are some helpful tips for the month of May. Any veggies… Read More

Have You Planned Your Garden Yet?

April 1, 2015 / News and Notes, Spring, Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

Garden Pots and Boots

Have you planned your garden yet? If not, it’s time to start thinking and dreaming of all the possibilities. The ideas are endless, especially when it comes to container gardens. Don’t let the fact that you have a patio, balcony or small space stop you from growing delicious vegetables in containers or filling your space… Read More

How To Attract Hummingbirds

June 1, 2014 / News and Notes, Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

Learn how to attract hummingbirds to your outdoor space.

Hummingbirds – they are so amazing and a wonder to watch. Their wings beat up to 50 times a second and they take 150 breaths a minute. Don’t try to match that! Their eggs are about the size of a jellybean and they use moss to make their nests. You may notice they can fly… Read More

Beekeeping: A Popular New Hobby

March 1, 2014 / News and Notes, Insects, Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

Bees on a honeycomb.

You have probably heard that the bees have been disappearing. About one third of the honey bee population has been missing. This is critical to the pollination of our edible crops. Unless you are allergic to bee stings, bee keeping is becoming a popular hobby that benefits all. It doesn’t cost much, except for the… Read More

Edible Flowers: Are They in Your Garden?

July 1, 2013 / News and Notes, Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

Pink Tulips in Garden.

In a recent publication, there was an article about edible flowers. There is a good chance you have some growing in your garden and you may not be aware of their possibilities. But there are some you may not want to chew – always check to make sure it’s safe before eating. Never eat flowers… Read More

Talking Plants: Fact, Not Fiction

June 1, 2013 / News and Notes, Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

Talking Veggies.

I know this is difficult to believe but researchers at the James Hutton Institute, University of Aberdeen, have found that PLANTS CAN TALK! The study demonstrated that plants are able to send a warning to another plant that “APHIDS ARE COMING”. WATCH OUT! The plants then sends out a chemical signal that repels aphids but… Read More

Grow Your Own Salad

June 1, 2012 / News and Notes, Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

Grow your own salad!

I just can’t wait for that first fresh tomato from the garden; nothing tastes better. Reminds me of Grandma’s garden and how proud she was of all the produce that she grew. Today, even with limited space, you can still grow veggies of your own in a container on your deck or patio. A tomato… Read More

Japanese Beetle: This Year’s Garden Pest

August 1, 2011 / News and Notes, Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

Japanese Beetle

Are you one of those who have been infested with bugs in the garden, particularly this year’s menace, the Japanese Beetle? We are here to help! We have a beetle trap in stock that is easy to use. It attracts beetles and drops them into an attached plastic bag for easy disposal. Beetles are most… Read More

It’s Time for Fertilizer

July 14, 2011 / News and Notes, Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

Hand Dropping Fertilizer on Plant

Here we are in July and finally some warm weather. Of course with all this sun, now is when your gardens need a boost of fertilizer to push them to perform to their best ability. I find the hose-end Miracle Grow applicator is the most convenient for me, but choose your own method. Whatever suits… Read More

Get “Crunchy” with Wagners

June 1, 2011 / News and Notes, Summer / Wagners Greenhouse

Colorful Organic Carrots

Welcome to June! Finally, some sunshine! “Crunchy” is a term you have heard before in relation to eating popcorn or chips, but now there is a new meaning. It describes someone who is environmentally conscious and probably buys more organic products at the grocery store and at garden centers like ours. Some of us are… Read More

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