The Strader's Blog

As the days heat up, watering can become a dreaded garden chore and too many gardeners use wasteful techniques that use plenty of water but…

Discover the vibrant world of birding at Strader’s Garden Center, where nature enthusiasts can find everything they need to attract and nourish beautiful birds in…

In the summer months, insects can take their toll on your plants if you are not on the alert for problems. If the right product…

A patriotic flower garden can be a great way to show off your national pride, support a military serviceman or servicewoman, or just add decorative…

The soothing benefits of gardening are well known, but you don’t have to have extensive acreage, a large yard, or even any plot of your…

It can be tempting to create a rainbow of riotous shades in container gardens, but are they as pretty as you imagine? Too many colors…

The classic gardener’s dilemma is whether to cut flowers for enjoyment or leave them to look nice in the garden. Often, removing flowers from the…

There’s nothing that tastes more like summer than anything grilled – from a prime cut steak to a juicy chicken breast to all your favorite…

There’s no need to sacrifice beauty when designing or redesigning your yard or garden to be more nature-friendly. Naturescaping is an approach to garden and…

“Ice plants” refer to several types of plants, usually succulents with fleshy thick leaves in cool green-blue colors. However, after an introduction to Delosperma, you’ll…