Plants & Plant Care

This plant food is an organic blend of beneficial microorganisms.  It will improve plant health, flower and fruit production, and over all beauty.  *Always read and follow label directions.

Well known for its soothing gel, this versatile house plant has green, silvery variegated leaves and needs little attention.  It is drought tolerant so dry soil out completely between watering.  Too much direct sun can burn the leaves, so place somewhere bright but sheltered.  Average  mature size is 12"-36" tall and 24"-48" wide

This annual has small honey scented flowers on tiny leaves.  Blooms range in colors of pinks, yellow and white.  These are small plants, only getting3-6 inches tall.   They also need well drained soil.  If the soil stays boggy it can kill the plant.   Keep that in mind when planting in a flower bed, hanging basket or arrangement.

Basil is fast growing and can require frequent repotting.  Needs at least 6 hours of sunlight, so a windowsill is a great spot.  A grow light can supplement for lack of natural light.  Start harvesting leaves when plant reaches six inches tall.  Suitable soil is well drained and kept somewhat moist.   Varieties: sweet, Italian large leaf, lemon.

Blood meal is slow releasing nitrogen.  Nitrogen helps in the top growth and deep greenery of the plant.  Signs your plant may need nitrogen is yellowing or drooping leaves, and slow growth.  To apply, sprinkle appropriate amount on plant and water in.  *Always read and follow label directions.

These trees make a great windbreak and largely reduce soil erosion.  An evergreen tree with blue/green and slivery needles year round. Once established this tree will tolerate some drought and salt.  Mature trees average 35'-60' tall and 15'-25' wide. Hardiness zone: 3-7

Bone meal is slow releasing phosphorus.  Phosphorus helps in creating a strong root system and stimulates plant growth.  Some signs your plant is lacking phosphorus are small plants with no flowers.  Leaves may turn a dark green, reddish or even violet.  The oldest part of the plant will be affected first.   *Always read and follow label directions.

Bone and blood meal is a combination of slow releasing phosphorus and nitrogen.  This product is used for producing a sturdy root system as well as top growth.  *Always read and follow label directions.

This is a smaller house plant that needs direct sunlight and heat.  Preferably in a windowsill without a draft or vents. Only water when slightly dry.  This plant likes humidity, so mist daily or set on a pebble tray without touching the water.  Average mature size is 6"-18" tall and 12"-20" wide, but these are very slow growing plants.

Ornamental shrub with tiny, green and yellow blooms in the spring.  In the fall, this bush is vibrant red.  Mature bushes average 12"-20" tall and 10"-15" wide. Deciduous.  Hardiness zone: 4-8

Plant in a sunny spot in the garden or in large black containers.  These beans thrive in heat.  This is a bushy plant that will get about two feet tall.  Harvest when pods reach 4"-5" long.  Carefully cut from plant.  During peak of summer you will have to harvest everyday.

This air plant has curly, snake like leaves from a bulbous base.  Leaves become curlier as it dries out and straightens some with regular watering.  Water once a week by soaking face down for 20-30 minutes.  Average size is 4"-6".This plant grows without soil.  It absorbs water and nutrients from the air through its leaves.  Place this somewhere it will get indirect, bright sunlight.  It can be used in a terrarium, a shallow bowl, on a shelf, or moved around your home.

This climbing vine is a perennial that is best planted near a fence, trellis, or side of building in full sun.  Vines will keep growing as long as there is space; spreading 20 feet or more.   It blooms in shades of purple and pink during the summer.  Hardiness zone: 4-9

This perennial is easy to grow and care for; with long, sword shaped, green leaves.  Typically blooms mid summer, around July, in a variety of colors.  This plant will tolerate drought and grows well in dry to moist soil.  They will grow in the shade, but need sun to produce blooms.  Average mature size is 12"-36" tall and 24"-48" wide. Hardiness zone: 4-9

This flower is technically an annual, but has been known to come back year after year for some people when planted outside.  Offers fragrant, quarter size blooms in shades of pinks and reds; similar in appearance to a carnation.  Dianthus can tolerate some shade, as long as they get about 5 hours of sun a day.   Hardiness zone:3-9

Diatomaceous Earth is a pesticide made from silica; which is fossilized remains of tiny aquatic organisms called diatoms.  They accumulate in sediments from rivers, streams, lakes and oceans.  When dusted on plants it causes insects to dry out and die.  Use on slugs, bed bugs, fleas, ants, cockroaches, centipedes, millipedes, caterpillars, beetles and more.  Available in a variety of sizes.  *Always read and follow label directions.

This is a palm tree like houseplant that will need plenty of room to grow as it can reach 7'-8' tall and 12"-36" wide.  Long dark green leaves on smooth, woody trunk.  It needs consistent, bright, indirect sunlight. Keep away from drafts, vents, windows and walls as temperatures can easily transfer and damage the plant.  Allow to dry out between watering; usually2-4 times a month during the Summer.

This air plant has stiff green leaves that form a rosette shape.  Place somewhere it will receive bright, indirect light.  Water once a week by soaking face down 10-20 minutes.  Shake off excess water.  This plant grows without soil. It absorbs water and nutrients from the air through its leaves.  Average size is 1"-4" tall and 2"-6" wide.  It can be placed in a terrariums, a shallow bowl, small vase or pot, or moved around your home as long as it receives light.

With the right weather conditions, the Spring blooms can be fragrant with showy colors of red, pink or white.  The leaves turn yellow in the fall. Deciduous tree that needs full sun.  Mature trees average 6'-25' tall and 10'-25' wide.  This tree tolerates some drought and a little salt and soil should be well drained.  Hardiness zone: 3-8

Unlike most air plants, this is longer and more narrow rather than round in shape.  It is a long stem plant with needle like leaves that are pink at the tips.  It's recommended to mount the plant upside down so it curls up toward the light.  Water once a week by soaking face down for 10-20 minutes.  Shake off excess water.  This is a fast growing plant.  Place somewhere it will get bright, indirect sunlight.  It can be used in a terrarium, on a screen, on a shelf, or any bright spot in your home.  This plant grows without soil.  It absorbs water and nutrients from the air through its leaves.  Average size is 3"-5" long and 1" wide.

This interesting succulent is two species of cacti grafted together.  The top cactus is brightly colored in pink, red or yellow.   Top cactus is a "mutant pup"  and all nutrients are provided by bottom cactus referred to as the root stock plant.  Wide variety of species can be grafted together.  Average mature size is just 2"-6" tall and 1"-2" wide so this is another perfect plant for a desk corner.  This does not like direct sun, so stay away from the windowsill.

This fertilizer provides a complete feeding to any plant. Should be applied every 6 weeks for optimum results.  *Always read and follow label directions.

This is the perfect small houseplant for a windowsill or desk corner.  It only reaches2"-5" tall and 3"-8" wide, with thick leaves forming a rosette shape.  Leaves have small white stripes, thus the name Zebra plant.  Will tolerate drought well, so let dry out between watering.

Due to it's small leaves, this tree is used extensively in landscape as it creates less shade than most trees.  A deciduous tree with leaves that turn copper and yellow in the fall.  Once established it will tolerate drought conditions and some salt.  Mature trees average 40'-75' tall and 35'-60' wide. Hardiness zone: 4-8

Insecticidal soap is potassium salts of fatty acids and it will kill most soft bodied insects such as mealybugs, aphids, leaf hoppers, scale, spider mites, thrips and more.  Available in a 16oz bottle   *Always read and follow label directions.

This air plant has thin, spiky silvery leaves.  Average size is 1"-2" tall and 2"-3" wide.  Place somewhere it will receive bright, indirect light.  Water once a week by soaking face down for 20 minutes.  This plant grows without soil.  It absorbs water and nutrients from the air through its leaves.   This can be placed on a shelf, in a terrarium, in a shallow bowl, vase or small pot, or anywhere it will receive bright light.

Easily grown spreading shrub that will tolerate drought and grow in very dry soil.  There is no change in color with the seasons.  This works well as an every green ground cover.  Mature bushes average 5'-10' tall and 8'-12' wide.  Hardiness zone: 4-7

This lawn food provides the high nitrogen and iron required for a deep green and thick lawn.  Available in a 20 lbs. or 40 lbs. bag.  Twenty pounds will cover 5,000 square feet and 40 pounds will cover 10,000.  *Always read and follow label directions.

Lemon balm can be on indoor herb, or an outdoor perennial.  If planted outdoors, it likes part sun with a little shade.  If planted indoors, place in a sunny spot.  If allowed to bloom the leaves will become bitter.  Pinch off blooms as soon as they come if going to harvest leaves.  Start harvesting as soon as plant is established.  Don't harvest more than 25 percent of plant at one time, it will damage the plant.  Water when plant is dry, or starting to wilt.  Hardiness zone: 4-9

This shrub can grow tall and wide, creating a nice barrier or bush out on it's own. In the spring, large flowers pop up around the top in shades of lavender, purple and pink.  Once established it can tolerate drought conditions.  Mature bushes average 8'-12' tall and 8'-12' wide.  These can be pruned to preferred size and shape.  Deciduous. Hardiness zone: 3-7

This flowering annual is an asset to both your flower bed sand your garden.  It keeps many pest away, including deer.  These flowers grow straight up with around, condensed bloom in colors of oranges, yellows and maroon.  Marigolds can tolerate high heat and full sun, so find a hot spot for these ones.

Mint is an herb that can be planted indoors, or outside as a perennial.  These will spread and take over, so if planting outside leave plenty of room.  They can also be planted outside in large containers if you want to contain them.   Mint is very easy to care for once established.  It can adapt to any soil or light conditions.  Leaves can be harvested while plant is growing.  For larger harvest, don't allow to flower.  If planted outside, transplant small stems into pot to keep in kitchen over the winter months.  Varieties: spearmint, peppermint, chocolate, apple, pineapple, orange, strawberry.

Mosquito beater comes in a ready to use granular shaker bottle.  Simply sprinkle on the ground and about an hour later the repellent will keep mosquitos away for up to 3 weeks.  This product is pet and people safe.  *Always read and follow label directions.

Neem oil is a fungicide that will prevent and control fungal disease.  It also controls some soft bodied insects such as aphids, mealybugs, thrips, mites and more.  Available in 32oz bottle.  *Always read and follow label directions.

A great low maintenance option with the added perk of these plants cleaning the air of the room they are in.  They have  large dark green leaves with a white flower, or spathe, shooting from the middle.  Very drought tolerant.  Water when starting to droop and completely dry soil.  Will grow in low light, but needs more sunlight to bloom. Average mature size is 24"-36" tall and18"-36" wide

Pea plants need at least 6 hours of consistent sunlight, so find the right spot in your garden.  Harvest 3-4 weeks after flowering.  Pods will be swollen and usually ready at the base of the plant first.  More harvest equals more production.  Pea pods stored in the refrigerator will last about 3 days.

This flowering annual grows well in moist soil and full sun. Green leaves with fragrant flowers that bloom spring through fall in a large variety of colors.  Wide variety of types; including compact blooms, spreading and trailing.

Compact, easy to care for shrub with blooms all summer.  Small flowers ranging from pink, red, white and yellow.  These are drought tolerant once established.  Mature bushes average 1'-4' tall and 2'-4' wide. Deciduous. Hardiness zone: 2-6

"This is a great potting soil for container planting.  It slowly releases nutrients for up to 9 months.  Available in a 1 cu ft bag.  *Always read and follow label directions."

This fast growing tree will produce shoots quickly under the right conditions.  Consider location when planting due to extensive shallow root system.  The "quaking" of the leaves adds movement and soft, pleasant sound to landscape.  Green leaves turn yellow in the fall.  Mature trees average 50'-60' tall and 20'-30' wide and are fast growing.  Deciduous.  Hardiness Zone: 2-5

Root simulator is recommended when transplanting anything from trees and shrubs, to annuals and perennials. It will reduce transplant shock and promote strong root formation.  *Always read and follow label directions.

These woody plants bloom slowly starting in July and fully bloom in August into a bright blue and purple.  Russian sage will grow in just about any type of soil and conditions. Full sunshine is a requirement to produce blooms though.  Once established they require very little water and withstand high heat.  Hardiness zone: 5-9

This makes an excellent houseplant due to its low maintenance.  They can thrive in bright light or a shady corner of the home.  It forms small clusters of blooms of green and white during the Summer.  Let dry out between watering.  Once-twice a month during summer, once a month during winter. Average mature size: 12"-48" tall and 12"-24" wide.  Other varieties available: cylindrica, robusta, wintergreen

Spinosad is a natural substance made from a soil bacterium that is toxic to insects.  Use on caterpillars, thrips, leaf miners, spider mites and more.  Available in a 16oz or 32oz bottle.  *Always read and follow label directions.

This is a cascading succulent with pea shaped leaves and is fast growing.  It blooms tiny white flowers that smell like cinnamon in the summer.  The blooms last about a month.  Bright, indirect light is ideal. Like most succulents, this one needs little water;  only when the soil has dried out.  Average mature size is 6"-8" tall and 24"-36" wide.

These are soft skin squash and will only last about 4-5 days after harvesting.  Ready 50-65 days after sowing.  Best tasting when young, even if only half grown.  Most summer squash varieties grow on upright plants and need full sun.  Varieties: ball's zucchini, crookneck, flying saucer, yellow straight neck.

This air plant is feathery and very light, almost white, and covered with trichomes (fine hair like outgrowths).  It naturally reflects sunlight so it needs to be placed in a very sunny spot.  It can go a long time without water and takes a long time to dry out. Do not dunk or soak it in water, but mist it every 2-3 weeks.  Average size is 3"-10" and are very slow growing.  This plant grows without soil.  It absorbs water and nutrients from the air through its leaves.  It can be set inside a terrarium, placed alone on a shelf, or used in screen or grid.

Tomatoes need 6-8 hours of sunshine a day.  If planted in the ground, water really well every few days, making sure the root ball is saturated.  If planting in containers, water thoroughly every day.  Early varieties: Chocolate Sprinkle (grape shaped); Summer Girl (round); Sun gold (cherry); Early Girl (round).Mid varieties:  Midnight snack (cherry shaped); Rapunzel (cherry); Roma (deep round oval); Super Sweet 100 (cherry); Sweet & Neat (cherry); Better Boy (flattened globe); Big Beef (beefsteak); Celebrity (flattened globe); Cherokee Carbon (beefsteak).  Late varieties: Yellow Pear (small pear shaped); Brandywine (beefsteak); Lemon Boy (round); Mortgage Lifter (beefsteak)

This annual has clusters of small flowers in shades of purples, pinks, blues and reds on delicate greenery.  Depending on the variety, these grow upright or stay low and make a great ground cover or border. Verbena like full sun and can tolerate dry soil.

Breathable fabric preventing weeds from growing. Weed barrier should be pinned down and can be used under decorative rock, or in a flower bed.

Hard skinned squash harvested late summer until it freezes.  Because of hard skin, it can be stored over the winter.  These grow on vines, so allow plenty of room to spread with full sun.   These are used for cooking and pies, not to eat raw.  Ready 60-110 days after sowing.  Make sure it is ripe and ready before cutting from vine.  It will not continue to ripen after picked and will not be edible.  Plant in well drained soil and keep consistently moist.  Varieties: Butternut, spaghetti, pumpkins (giant, jack sprat, little)