The Strader's Blog

With programmable thermostats, double-paned windows, and other tricks, we are able to keep our homes at the same climatic comfort level year-round. Indoor houseplants, however,…

While roses are red and violets are blue, consider gifting your Valentine something different this year. What better way to say “long-term relationship” than with…

Time spent in nature is well known to provide many physical, mental, and emotional benefits, but what if your work schedule and career keep you…

Starting seeds indoors is a rewarding gardening experience and can help extend your growing season to include more plant varieties than your outdoor season may…

Have your houseplants been looking dingy and dry no matter how much you may water them? Have they lost the lustrous glow their foliage first…

Orchids can be an amazing addition to your indoor landscape, but unfortunately, they have a reputation for being finicky and difficult. While they do require…

Plants brighten up any room, help clean the air, and bring a bit of nature inside, but indoor spaces rarely have the same levels of…

Winter is the perfect time to think about attracting bird visitors to your yard. Bird watching is a great hobby that can be enjoyed by…

Looking for something new to do this winter holiday season? Time at home for the holidays can be a true celebration of home and family,…

A bold, flowering bulb, amaryllis is popular for its winter-blooming habit and makes a colorful indoor plant as well as a great gift for anyone…