Looking For A Stunning Mother’s Day Gift? Try Osteospermum Spider Purple

Spider Purple has dark purple flowers with an unusual petals shaped like spoons that profusely bloom from spring until fall, giving you long-lasting splashes of vibrant color in any garden. The petals on this zany osteospermum curl inward mid-petal, creating a spoon shape at the tips. An interesting character that is bound to draw attention.

By Goffle Brook Farms|2024-05-08T17:04:40-04:00May 6th, 2024|Container Gardening, Perennials|

Frost Hardy Annuals

Focus on frost hardy annuals. Some of these annuals that can withstand 20 degrees or so, including pansies, snapdragons, dianthus, alyssum, dusty miller and osteospermum. Keep in mind that flowers may be a bit ragged after such cold but the plants should make it through ok. Annuals able to tolerate a light frost include varieties of petunia, nicotiana, calendula, Victoria sage, and verbena canadensis.

By Goffle Brook Farms|2024-02-20T08:45:19-05:00February 15th, 2024|Container Gardening, Plant Care, Seasonal Color|

So why does Miracle-Gro or any other fertilizer help plants grow bigger and healthier? Fertilizer is material added to the growing medium of plants to supplement nutrient minerals that may be lacking. The minerals are used in very minor, and in some cases almost microscopic, amounts, to help construct all the different parts of the plant, it’s enzymes, proteins, vitamins, reproductive processes, etc. A deficiency of minerals will limit plant growth, while adding certain minerals to the soil (or other medium) can increase growth and yield.