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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.

Woodland Edge Garden Ideas

Create a native woodland edge garden with layered trees, shrubs, and groundcovers that attract pollinators, birds, and wildlife year-round.

Spring Shrub Fertilizing Timing

Fertilize shrubs at the right time this spring with tips on timing, product selection, and application to support stronger growth and reliable blooms.

Hydrangeas Awakening Naturally

Help hydrangeas wake up naturally in spring with tips on when to prune, fertilize, and identify live wood for healthy blooms this season.

Tree Staking: When and How

Learn when tree staking is necessary, how to stake properly, and why most young trees establish better without stakes for stronger long-term growth.

Secrets of Spring Bees

Support spring bees by leaving stems and leaf litter, planting early blooms, and providing water and bare soil for ground-nesting pollinators.

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.