The Strader's Blog

By gardening with your children or grandchildren, you can give them an awareness and appreciation of nature and the world around them that will stay…

Do you want to add more plants to your yard but think you’re out of space for any more gardening? No matter how large or…

Beautiful and dependable, Echinacea purpurea, or purple coneflower, is the crowning glory of the summer perennial garden. A member of the Aster family, all Echinacea…

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…