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The Strader's Blog

Check back often for the latest announcements, planting tips and ideas for your lawn and garden projects.

Did Your Plants Survive Winter?

Check if your plants survived winter using the scratch test, visual clues, and flexible stem checks, plus tips to help your garden recover.

Spring Fun with Your Dog

Ease into spring activities with your dog by starting slow, watching for fatigue, and enjoying safe walks, play, and outdoor fun together.

Creating a Backyard Ecosystem

Create a backyard ecosystem by combining healthy soil, native plants, water, shelter, and food to support wildlife and biodiversity.

Cold Soil Vegetable Favorites

Cold-hardy vegetables like peas, spinach, radishes, and lettuce thrive in early spring soil for an early, continuous harvest.

How to Help Queen Bumblebees

Support queen bumblebees by planting early flowers, providing shelter, water, and avoiding chemicals to boost spring pollinators.

Early Spring Perennial Care Guide

Prune perennials as new growth appears to boost healthy blooms while protecting overwintering pollinators and beneficial insects.