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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 Keep a Poinsettia Alive

A poinsettia plant is the quintessential holiday decoration and hostess gift for holiday parties or visits. They’re great as a centerpiece, decorating a step, or…

Waxed Amaryllis

Waxed amaryllis is a beautiful, unique, and easy-care holiday plant, and you can enjoy it for weeks after the holiday season. The more you know…

Holiday Tree for the Birds

Celebrate the season with your feathered friends by decorating a tree in your yard, or even one in a container, with special treats they’ll love.…

Outdoor Holiday Decorating Ideas

During the holidays, we often spend a great deal of time, money, and effort decorating inside our homes, but why not continue outside? There are…

Holiday “Cactus” (Schlumbergera varieties)

Have you noticed the odd-looking plants with neon-bright flowers blooming since Halloween? You may know them as Thanksgiving cactus, Christmas cactus, or Crab Cactus. Whatever…

Holiday Gardener’s Calendar

Winter is around the corner! Depending upon the temperatures, there may still be time to finish the remaining chores. If you have any questions about…

Houseplants for the Home Office

Houseplants can be a wonderful and invigorating addition to the home office, bringing different benefits to your workspace. But which houseplants are best for a…

Those Darn Deer

Deer may be beautiful and elegant, but they aren’t always welcome in the garden. Even just a few visiting deer can tear up a landscape,…