by Drummers Garden Center | Oct 14, 2020 | Trees, Winter, Yard & Garden Care
Wrap New Trees We recommend new trees, also known as saplings, are wrapped with a protective tree wrap or vinyl guards end of October to help protect against sun scald and frost crack. If you tree does experience winter damage it’s not necessarily terminal for...
by Drummers Garden Center | Jul 16, 2020 | Garden Planning, Shrubs, Trees, Yard & Garden Care
1.MOST IMPORTANT! – WATERING Proper watering is vital to plant survival. Proper watering doesn’t mean watering everyday. At least 1″ of water a week spring through fall season is the recommended amount. Frequency will vary depending on type of soil...
by Drummers Garden Center | Aug 11, 2019 | Fall Blooms, Landscape Design, Perennials, Yard & Garden Care
Bright red, pink, yellow, white, purple, golden orange, copper, cream…you will find a large variety of perennial Mum flower colors! Thanks to the University of Minnesota’s Mum breeding program beginning in the 1920’s we now have perennial Mums that...
by Drummers Garden Center | Jun 5, 2019 | Yard & Garden Care
We all need to get away once and awhile! Some plants may do just fine with a longer vacation away like succulents and established drought tolerant plants. There are others, especially plants in containers, that need more attention before you leave and while you are...
by Drummers Garden Center | Apr 17, 2019 | Garden Planning, Landscape Design, Shrubs, Soil, Trees, Vegetables, Yard & Garden Care
Three Plant Needs Water, Sun, and Soil (Nutrients). Where does soil pH level come in? Plants need nutrients and have a balanced relationship with elements in the soil which will contribute to the health of plants. Plants also have pH level preferences. The soil pH...
by Drummers Garden Center | Jan 24, 2019 | Garden Planning, Seed starting, Yard & Garden Care
We have all heard of the moon effecting the water tides but have your heard of it effecting soil moisture? From The Farmers Almanac, gardening by the moon “is an age-old practice of completing chores around the farm according the the moon phases and that the...
