After a long winter, we can’t wait to get outside and begin to garden. Here’s what can be done in April: Hardy perennials, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries can be planted, as well as “cold vegetables” like kale, broccoli and cabbage transplants and seeds of carrots, peas and spinach. Wait for the plants that need more […]

What Is Companion Planting? Companion planting is a method of growing different plants together in the same space that are known to benefit each other. It involves planting two or more compatible plants near each other, so that they can provide mutual benefits such as pest control, improved soil fertility and improved crop yields. Companion […]

Water is a critical factor to the successful establishment of landscape plants. Here are some rules for keeping your plants healthy and happy. • Excess or insufficient water will impede formation of new roots. • Always water the area deeply after planting. • If you can’t put your plants in the ground right away, then […]

Before you begin planting your garden, you need to know the last and first frost dates in your region so that you plant at the right time. What is a frost date? A frost date is the average date of the last frost in spring or the first frost in fall or winter. Frost occurs […]

Let’s build a butterfly garden to attract these colorful pollinators, doing our small part to help the environment. All butterfly gardens are flower gardens. But what are their favorites? Butterflies are attracted to red, orange, yellow, pink and blue flowers and like blossoms they can stand on while feeding, as well as those that grow […]

A comprehensive guide to annual flowers sold at Adams to help you plan the perfect garden! View the catalog below or click HERE to download the full catalog. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat you can download here.