The Strader's Blog

March marks the true start of the growing season - inspect beds, prune wisely, prep soil, start seeds, and plan now for a thriving garden.

Plan your landscape effectively! Learn how to survey your site, assess light, soil, and space, and make smart design choices.

Attract birds to your garden with food, water, shelter, and habitat variety. Enjoy natural pest control and lively feathered visitors.

Grow a kitchen herb garden year-round! Fresh herbs like basil, mint, and parsley add flavor, fragrance, and color to your winter kitchen.

Care for forced bulbs like tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths to enjoy vibrant winter blooms and prepare them for spring planting.

Helleborus, or Lenten Rose, is a shade-loving, evergreen perennial with early blooms, vibrant colors, and low-maintenance garden appeal.

Learn pruning fundamentals for trees and shrubs, including removing dead growth, shaping plants, and boosting flowers and healthy growth.

Late winter dormant pruning made easier. Learn which pruning tools to use and how proper cuts keep trees and shrubs healthy.

Learn how to choose the right garden tools and care for them properly to improve comfort, efficiency, and extend tool life.

Is your cat drinking enough water? Learn why hydration matters, health risks of low intake, and simple ways to boost your cat’s water use.