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Best 2022 Garden Catalogs and Websites

January 29, 2022 by Jessica Ford 5 Comments

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It’s time to check out the best 2022 garden catalogs and websites, as selected by the editors of HomeGardenandHomestead.com. The weather is cold outside, and cabin fever has hit --big time. Much of the country is still frozen solid and covered with snow. Fortunately, seed and plant companies around the country time their catalog releases and website content perfectly. They know there’s nothing better for gardeners to do in winter than dream about the growing season to come. So, gather up your 2022 garden catalogs and get your laptop ready to check out gardening websites. Then snuggle under a warm blanket and let the garden planning commence! ------------------------------------------------------------- Just for Fun: Click here to see What's Trending on Amazon.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Read Garden Catalogs and Websites Now With weeks to go before the threat of freezing temperatures ends, winter is the perfect time to … [Read more...] about Best 2022 Garden Catalogs and Websites

Top Fruit Trees for Backyard Orchards

September 1, 2021 by HG&H Staff Leave a Comment

fresh apples on a backyard apple tree are delicious fruits

Plant a few top fruit trees for backyard orchards on your property, and your taste buds will thank you. There is nothing quite like fruit trees in the landscape to delight the eyes and nose with springtime blossoms. And there's nothing a wonderful as biting into freshly picked homegrown apple or peach. That's why we've chosen the top fruit trees for backyard orchards that will grow almost anywhere. Selecting the right kind of fruit tree to grow in a landscape comes down to two main factors: the varieties of trees that grow well in your area and your own personal taste. According to Ed Laivo, fruit tree specialist for Natural Hills Nursery, the top fruit trees described below have proven to be dependable growers in the widest range of climates and are better than others when it comes to consistent fruit production and flavor of the fruit. Here are Laivo’s top recommendations for backyard fruit trees that will produce bushels of delicious fruit, year after year.   Top Fruit … [Read more...] about Top Fruit Trees for Backyard Orchards

2020 Green Thumb Awards Honor New Plants and Garden Products

February 7, 2020 by Randy Schultz Leave a Comment

Treasure Island Sweet Potatoes growing in a container

The winners of the 2020 Green Thumb Awards have been announced, and a total of six new plants and products have taken home the “green” trophy. Here are this year’s winners: Clematis ‘Lady Kyoko’ from Spring Hill Nurseries European Beech InstantHedge from InstantHedge KangaRhu Rhubarb from Gurneys Seed Treasure Island Sweet Potatoes from Concept Plants Garden Tutor Online Course and Kit from Botaniworld Vertex Wall Trellis from Gardener’s Supply Company   The DGA Green Thumb Awards are presented by the Direct Gardening Association (DirectGardeningAssociation.com), a trade group of companies that sell gardening plants and products through catalogs and websites.  Winners of the 2020 Green Thumb Awards were chosen by independent judges.   2020 Green Thumb Award Winners: Ornamental Plants and Seeds Division Clematis ‘Lady Kyoko’ (Clematis x ‘Lady Kyoko’) Spring Hill Nurseries Clematis ‘Lady Kyoko’ is a variety that … [Read more...] about 2020 Green Thumb Awards Honor New Plants and Garden Products

How to Plant a Tree in Your Yard

January 3, 2020 by Carole McCray Leave a Comment

Father and son show how to plant a tree

Many homeowners have questions when they decide to plant a tree. Just follow these easy steps when planting shade, ornamental or fruit tree. By using these expert tips as your guide, your tree should thrive and provide years of enjoyment in your yard. Select the Right Tree for Your Location Before you plant a tree, you need to decide what kind of tree to want to plant. Do you want a tree for privacy or to provide shade?  Maybe your tree is meant to be an ornamental focal point in your yard. Perhaps you want a fruit tree to produce and edible crop of fruit. Another key consideration in selecting a tree is how much space you have in your yard.  According to Jeff Dinslage, president of Nature Hills Nursery, which grows and sells all types of trees, many homeowners buy small trees that become too large for the space available. “Nature Hills lists the mature sizes of all of our plants right on the web page,” said Dinslage.  “Compare the mature height and width of the tree to the space … [Read more...] about How to Plant a Tree in Your Yard

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