Where is the Rain?
Once again it seems the rain has turned off like a faucet after our near-record wet June. How plants handle lack of moisture really depends on many things - soil, plant types, wind, sun and whether they are mulched or [...]
Summer is Blooming at Sargent’s Nursery
It seems like just about everything is in bloom this time of year! If your gardens are missing that pop of color, you might want to try one of these colorful sun-loving plants. Plus Sargent's has a great selection and [...]
It’s Planting Time!
Our weather this summer has been beautiful and perfect for planting projects. If you have been looking at planting trees, shrubs, evergreens or perennials there is still plenty of time to get those plants in the ground and well established [...]
Summer Garden Tips
Hard to believe it is almost the 4th of July already! By now our gardens are growing like crazy, struggling under all the water or somewhere in between. Today I have a few garden tips to keep your garden looking [...]
How to Create a Fairy Garden with Sargent’s Nursery
Creating a miniature landscape or fairy garden can be enjoyable for all ages. These cute, pint sized gardens planted with paths, tiny furniture, tools and more can be created for indoors or out. This information should give you some suggestions [...]
Weeds, Weeds, and More Weeds – Lawn Edition
Weeds are here to stay so we might as well learn how to deal with them, right? Not everyone finds flowering Creeping Charlie pretty or a field of bright yellow dandelions charming. Weeds are more easily treated when they are [...]
Pests Large and Small Invading Your Veggie Garden
Most vegetable gardens are now planted and growing. It is finally warm enough for all those crops like pumpkins, beans, tomatoes and peppers. Thankfully we have had some regular rain and haven't had to do much watering of our transplants and [...]
Moving Indoor Plants Out in the Garden
Many of our favorite indoor plants make great outdoor garden plants in the summer time too. Now that our evening temperatures seemed to have leveled out in the upper 40s and 50s it is safe to start moving these plants [...]
It is time for Colorful Container Gardens!
If you haven’t already dug in, this weekend will be the perfect time to get started on those beautiful container gardens we all enjoy so much! Sargent’s has a greenhouse full of blooming annuals in every color of the rainbow [...]
Spring Veggie Gardening
Planting your vegetable garden is one of the first things to do in the spring whether you are planting in the ground or in containers. This wet weather has probably set you back a bit. I know I was hoping [...]