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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.

How To Succeed At Seed-Starting

It’s easy to buy seedlings, but there are many reasons why you may wish to start your own plants. By starting your own seeds, you…

Cool Wave Pansy

Make way for Cool Wave Pansy! New and improved, bigger and brighter, the familiar little monkey-faced pansy is the new garden darling. These flowers are…

Peach Leaf Curl

If you grow peaches, you have most likely experienced peach leaf curl. Recognizing the symptoms of this infection and understanding what to do about it…

Troubleshooting Common Houseplant Problems

Even with the best care, any well-loved houseplant can develop problems. By spotting those problems quickly and knowing how to correct them, however, you can…

How and Why to Rotate Vegetable Crops

Whether you just plant a few tomatoes, herbs, and some lettuce or an elaborate garden complete with exotic selections of lesser-known veggies, you’ll want to…