Storing Summer Blooming Bulbs

You enjoyed your summer flowering bulbs* such as dahlias, gladiolas and elephant ears, all summer long and now winter is coming. It’s time to make a decision – leave the bulbs in the ground and treat them as annuals (meaning they won’t come back next year) or dig them...

Plant Your Spring Bulb Garden Now

Spring flowering bulbs are often called fall bulbs. You plant them in the fall and enjoy their flowers in the spring. The two most popular types are tulips and daffodils. Hicks Nurseries carries more than 300 varieties and combination packs for you to choose from. In...

Facts & Favorites: Ornamental Cabbage and Kale

Ornamental cabbage & kale are a beautiful way to add color and texture to your fall planters and garden beds. Plant them alone or with other fall favorites such as mums, grasses or pansies.  Before we discuss our favorites, we’d like to respond to some common...

Let’s Get Your Lawn In Shape!

Whew….we made it. We got thru those sweltering days of summer! But how did your lawn do? Being that it is the most visible part of your landscape, most of us want it to look green and lush all year long. No problem. We can do this! 1. The first thing to assess the...

Water Wisely for a Healthy Outdoor Garden

Just as you and I need a certain amount of fluids each day to live a healthy life, so do your plants. Although needs vary from plant to plant, here are some basic tips to keep them flourishing during the hot summer days. How Much? It’s best to water infrequently...