February Gardening Tips
Spring is right around the corner. What better way to spend these dreary winter days, than planning for a beautiful start to Spring?
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Garden Pharmacy: Summer Plant Problems
Garden Pharmacy: Summer Plant Problems
Planting Summer-flowering Bulbs
The closer spring gets, the more impatient we are to get digging in the garden.Planting some summer-flowering bulbs in containers, or even giving them a head start indoors is the […]
Winter House Plant Care
Winter is here and house plants are a great way to bring nature indoors through the colder months. But did you know winter care for your plants differs then at […]
A Guide to Fresh-cut Trees
The tree that your family picks out is often the most important step in decorating your home for Christmas. Looking for a fresh-cut Christmas tree? English Gardens offers high quality, […]
Caring for Holiday Greens
Fresh aromatic greens, garlands and wreaths are a staple in Christmas decorating. English Gardens stores feature a large assortment of fresh Christmas products to decorate indoors or outdoors. Most varieties […]
Christmas Clean-up
It’s ‘snow’ small feat putting up your Christmas decorations! Let us help make disassembly swift and simple with our Christmas clean-up tips. Lights Make your life easier next holiday by […]
Selecting the Perfect Christmas Tree
English Gardens offers both fresh-cut and life-like trees. Fresh-cut trees are good for the environment and the economy. New-growth trees produce oxygen and are a renewable resource. Plus, enjoying the […]
A Guide to Life-like Christmas Trees
All life-like Christmas trees require proper care and handling to ensure they look like realistic. Follow these tips for setting up, shaping and storing your tree, and you’ll enjoy it […]
Bird Feeding Advice & Tips
Feeding wild birds in the backyard is a great way to bring the family closer together with an activity that can be enjoyed by all. Watching birds in the backyard […]
Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden
It’s easy to attract colorful hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. By providing for their needs, they’ll return year after yard. Here are a few tips for attracting hummingbirds and […]
Pollinator Friendly Plants
Pollinator Friendly Plants at English Gardens Create a sanctuary for bees, butterflies and other pollinators with a few of our expert tips: Plant a diverse selection of pollinator-friendly plants and […]
Summer Watering Tips
The weather forecast is HOT, HOT, HOT. Remember to water…it’s important to keep you and your pets cool, but remember that plants may need a little extra attention. Proper watering […]
Hydrangeas 101
The beauty of a hydrangea blossom is unmistakable, so it’s no surprise that it’s the second most planted ornamental for your garden. The variety of colors and shapes of the flowers, all
Changing Hydrangea Color
Changing Hydrangea Color
Growing Up at English Gardens
June 23 marks the 70th anniversary of English Gardens. When co-founders and brothers-in-law John Darin Sr., Andrew Donatiello, and Henry Vespa acquired English Gardens in Dearborn Heights in 1954, they […]
How to Care for your Spring Lawn
Now that spring is nearly here, you may be eager to do yard work. But caring for your lawn isn’t something you want to jump into at the first sign of thaw.
Ways to Celebrate Spring
Spring has arrived…finally. With it comes warmer temperatures and more time outdoors. Gardening is a great way to stay grounded and connected to nature. Spending time outdoors with plants and […]
Tips to Keep Your Lawn Healthy All Year
Keep your lawn healthy and green all year. Healthy lawns require year-round care with a boost a few times a year to keep them happy. Our lawn care experts gave […]
What’s New: Summer-flowering Bulbs for 2022
Summer-flowering bulbs are in stock and we have some beautiful new varieties this year. Unlike Spring-flowering bulbs (like tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths) that need to be planted in the Fall, […]
Tips for Selecting Patio Furniture
Imagine a place where you can escape to at the end of the workday – A place to sit and relax, perhaps enjoy the garden and the sounds of nature. […]
How to Start Seeds Indoors
The weather in March is too unpredictable for the majority of outdoor gardening activities, but it’s a great time to start seedlings indoors. Here’s how to get started!
Succulents: The Must-have Plants
Succulents and cactus have claimed the top spot in “trendy” house plants over the last few years. With their easy care, versatility and great value, they make great house plants […]
How To: Create a Gardening Journal
Need a place to track your garden’s successes? Create a garden journal to detail what went well, and what didn’t in your garden, this year. This will help you make any changes for next year!
Top 5 House Plants to Boost Your Immune System
House plants are great at cleaning the air of our homes and offices, but they have the added benefit of helping boost our immune systems as well. House plants can […]
Dealing with Uncertain Times
Developing a new normal is key during these ever-evolving times. Right now, we are faced with so many unknowns and our normal routines have turned upside down. Controlling what we […]
Plan Your Victory Garden
We’re welcoming Spring by highlighting some of your favorite gardening topics online and bringing you all the resources you need to Make Your Life Beautiful. Plus, two very special Live […]
Creating an Outdoor Space
We’re welcoming Spring by highlighting some of your favorite gardening topics online and bringing you all the resources you need to Make Your Life Beautiful. Plus, two very special Live […]
Gardening 101
We’re welcoming Spring by highlighting some of your favorite gardening topics online and bringing you all the resources you need to Make Your Life Beautiful. Plus, two very special Live […]
Deer Resistant Plants
Need Deer Resistant Plants? Deer will eat just about anything if they’re hungry. Generally, deer will not eat these plants: Annuals Ageratum Alyssum Begonia Caladium Coleus Geranium Marigold Petunia Snapdragon […]
Moles In Your Lawn
Have Moles in Your Lawn? There are a number of ways to rid the lawn of moles. One of the most effective is using a non-toxic castor oil based product […]
Planting Potatoes
Growing potatoes in containers is a lot of fun for kids and adults, plus it doesn’t require tons of garden space. There are a few benefits to growing potatoes in […]
Caring for Vegetable Plants
Planting Add lots of organic material to your garden soil. In Metro Detroit it’s not uncommon to have 3 to 15% organic material in our soils, but vegetables, and other […]
Planting a Vegetable Garden
Learn How to Plant a Vegetable Garden Location Select a sunny spot that gets at least six to eight hours of sun each day. Soil Soil is the foundation for […]
Growing & Using Herb Plants
Growing herb plants is a favorite amongst our customers. To help with making your decision on what to grow, we’ve put together a table of information that contains descriptions of […]
Early-Season Vegetable Tips
English Gardens Early-Season Vegetable Tips If the garden’s not too wet, you can start planting cool-season vegetables. Started seedlings can all be planted in containers or the garden. (Keep an […]
Planting Roses
Select the proper site for your rose to improve its success. Roses perform best with a minimum of six hours of direct sun daily. There should be air circulation through […]
Caring for Roses
Choosing a Rosebush When purchasing rose bushes, choose plants with three to five good-sized canes. The canes should be evenly spaced and not crowded together. Do not buy plants that […]
Hydrangea Pruning Tips and Tricks
One of the critical factors for successful hydrangea bloom is when and how to prune. The key factor is whether the plant blooms on new or old wood. Do the […]
How to Change the Color of Hydrangea Blooms?
Any of the macrophylla (big leaf hydrangea) or serrate (mountain hydrangea) have the ability to change bloom color. Bloom colors range from blue to pink and all the shades in […]
Why Aren’t My Hydrangeas Blooming?
There are four common reasons why hydrangeas fail to bloom: Improper pruning. See the information below. Planting in the wrong place, or planting varieties that bloom on old wood in areas […]
Cut Flower Care
How to Care for Cut Flowers Cutting Tools and Techniques Carefully unpack the flowers upon arrival, some flowers bruise easily. Start with only clean vases or containers. Keep the flowers […]
Daffodil Flower Care
Caring for Fresh-cut Daffodils Start with a very clean vase. Fill it about halfway with fresh, room-temperature water. Hold the daffodils next to your vase to gauge how much stem […]
When to Repot Your Orchid
Orchid potting media begins to decompose and break down every one to two years. The time to repot is determined by growing conditions, watering habits and personal preference. Repotting Should […]
Orchid Tips & Types
Orchids are everywhere. Pick up any home decorator magazine or watch TV, and you’re bound to see an orchid gracing any well-dressed room. Exotic and elegant, colorful and unique, a […]
Clean the Air with Air Plants
Clean Your Home’s Air with HousePlants Studies have shown that one spider plant placed in a small enclosed space can remove 96% of the carbon monoxide, the toxic gas from […]
Houseplants for Healthier Living
Houseplants Make a Healthier Life
10 Best Clean Air House Plants
English Gardens 10 Best Clean Air House Plants Selection is based on ease of growth and maintenance, resistance to pests, efficiency at removing chemical vapors, and transpiration rates. Areca Palm […]
Bringing Plants Indoors
With the cooler temperatures of fall upon us, it is time to start planning the return of those house plants that have been vacationing outdoors for the summer. Ideally, you […]
Spring House Plant Care
Spring is here. The days are getting longer and there is more natural light for your plants to enjoy throughout the day. Their needs are also changing with the seasons. […]