Winter Burn
Why did my evergreens turn brown? Here in the Midwest we had an unusually harsh winter , cold and snow like we have not seen in quite some time. Many evergreens may have turned brown or a golden...
View ArticleSoil temperature is critical to Vegetable garden success
We here at Watch Us Grow love to garden – And we want you to love it too! There is nothing better than harvesting your own fresh Tomatoes,Cucumbers, peas, Beans,Carrots,onions or whatever it is that...
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Is it to early to start thinking about spring gardening?
ANSWER = NO With spring fast approaching,(march 20th) some are starting to think about gardening. Thats great because in some cases there is things you can do to get ready. 1.Check your soil Don’t be...
View ArticleTips for longer lasting cut Flowers
Cut your Flowers in the early morning Cut the stems at an angle Always use a sharp utensil Always remove any leaves that will be under water Change the water daily Cut stems daily , about 1/4 to 1/2...
View Article10 Plants that are poisonous when eaten
10 Plants that are poisonous when eaten… Caladium Dumbcane / Dieffenbachia Elephant Ear Mistletoe (esp. berries) Monkshood (esp. roots) Oleander Philodendron Poinsettia Poison Ivy and Oak (also to...
View Article12 Plants with Poisonous Parts
12 Plants with Poisonous Parts Autumn Crocus : Bulbs Bleeding Heart : Leaves & Roots Castorbean : Seeds Daffodil / Narcissus : Bulbs English Ivy : Leaves & Berries Foxglove : Leaves & Seeds...
View ArticleDo you know your states official flower?
Do you know your states official flower? Check yours out below… Alabama – Camellia Alaska – Forget – me – not Arizona – Cactus blossom Arkansas – Apple blossom California – Golden poppy Colorado – Blue...
View ArticleBrew tea with plants
A few plants you can use to brew tea Flowers: Rose , Jasmine , Hibiscus , Goldenrod ,Chamomile Leaves : Thyme , Strawberry , Sage , Rosemary , Mint , Marjoram , Lemon verbena , Lemon balm , Dill ,...
View ArticlePlants are said to have Symbolic meanings
Some Plants are said to have Symbolic meanings, the following are a few Violet : modesty , humility Narcissus : egoism Thyme : courage Marjoram : peace, grace Tarragon : endurance Magnolia : feminine...
View ArticleIt’s important to rotate your gardens.
It’s a good idea to rotate your plantings, in fact you should do it..Sometimes it’s not that easy , particularly when you have limited space. But the advantages of doing it far outweigh the...
View ArticleLawn Fertilizer Guide
Take a look at this great lawn fertilizer guide by Backyard Boss! https://www.backyardboss.net/lawn-fertilizer-guide/
View ArticleClimate Zone Map
Watch Us Grow all purpose plant food would like to offer this Climate Zone Map to our customers so that you will have an idea of what you can and can’t plant in your area
View ArticleUPDATE : Watch Us Grow all purpose liquid plant food series
Watch Us Grow all purpose liquid plant food will be writing what we will call ” Tips for a Successful Garden ” articles. We will talk about all different plants from Flowers annual and biennial ,...
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Rugosa Rose – Tips for a Successful Garden Series
We will start our series off with a Rose , “Rugosa Rose” Many gardeners like this variety of rose for its hardiness , fragrance and ease of growth, as many of you know roses are not always the easiest...
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Cup & Saucer Vine – Tips for a Successful Garden Series
Our next subject is “Cup & Saucer Vine”, this flowering vine has beautiful blossoms, it is an annual in areas that have colder winters , this would be areas that get below 24 degrees F. In areas...
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Marigold – Tips for a Successful Garden Series
In this article we will talk about and old favorite of many gardeners the ” Marigold ” This flower is great for most gardeners that are looking for lots of blossoms and ease of care. Marigolds are easy...
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Hibiscus – Tips for a Successful Garden Series
The “Hibiscus” is our next topic of discussion , Less widely known as ” Rose Mallow ” it is considered a tropical plant. Therefore if you want to have it survive year round outside you need to be in...
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Feather Grass – Tips for a Successful Garden Series
Feather Grass is a perennial that will dress up any garden or area you just don’t know what to do with, certain varieties can grow to be up to six feet tall when it gets to full maturity during the...
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Strawflower – Tips for a Successful Garden Series
This article subject is the Strawflower, the Strawflower is a gardeners favorite for many reasons, 1. It does not matter what your favorite color may be because the Strawflower comes in just about...
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Castor Bean – Tips for a Successful Garden Series
Todays writing is on the Castor Bean plant, a very showy and majestic plant that in tropical and subtropical regions can grow to be up to 40 feet tall. Where we are located here in Wisconsin it will...
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