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Botany Buddy Blog

Though many of us enjoy the slower, relaxed feel of gardening, that doesn’t mean it can’t be confusing at times. You want to make sure to get the right types of plants for your area, the type of soil you’re using, taking into account the amount of sun, shade, water, and everything in between. And...

Slug's Know How to Party

If you've got a vegetable or flower garden in addition to bugs, you’ve had late night visits from snails and slugs. Be prepared when they arrive because these little party insects just love beer. Just empty about one-third of a bottle of beer (however you choose) and then bury the bottle with...

Egg-Cellent Garden Starter

Before spring rolls around, a great way to start your garden inside the house is with the help of leftover egg cartons. Fill empty egg cartons half-way with a mild soil mixture and green pepper or tomato plants or whatever you would like to plant. When the plants are established and the weather...

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about what you might want to get for your loved ones. Chocolates, jewelry, stuffed animals…and of course, flowers. Roses and carnations always seem to make the top of our lists, but there are great potted plants that are...

Plan Ahead for Spring Planting

If your green thumb is itching to get back to your garden, then here's an idea to help scratch it. Prepare seed tapes, which are a clever way to make your spring planting go really quick and seem like less of a chore. Plus, seed tapes perfectly space your plants. These tapes are merely strips...

Bird Feeder Mobile

Birds can use some extra food this time of year and a great way to feed the birds is by decorating pine cones with seeds and a little "extra" to fatten them up. This is what do it: Collect some large pine cones and tie string to the top portion of the cone Microwave peanut butter or suet (animal...

Have a Tree-mendous (and SAFE) Holiday

Here are some tips to help to have a beautiful and safe holiday. The key is making sure your tree stays watered. So, before you set up your Christmas tree, make a fresh, straight cut across the base of the trunk (about a quarter inch up from the original cut) and place the tree in a tree...

From Ashes to Bloom

Recycling is good for the environment...and it's great for plants, too. In fact, did you know that recycled ashes are a great source of nutrients for plants? So don't toss away the ashes at the bottom of your fireplace. Instead, after enjoying a warm winter fire, collect the ashes and store...

Turn Their Bath Into A Dining Room

Instead of having an empty or frozen-over birdbath just sitting in your yard this winter, fill it with bird seed, colorful Indian corn and red pepper berries. It makes a colorful outdoor centerpiece that attracts wildlife to your yard. And to help fatten up the critters for the long winter...

Bulb Do's and Don'ts

Some simple things to remember about bulbs: ALWAYS plant bulbs in borders or beds with good drainage. Planting bulbs in well-drained soil is vital and the most important instruction we can give you. DO NOT use any strong commercial fertilizer or fresh manure when planting bulbs. ALWAYS cut as...

Brighten Up Beds With Mums

Chrysanthemums are a mainstay for color in the fall garden. Buy plants with unopened flower buds. Mums in full bloom may not produce additional flowers this fall. Plant in a sunny to partly sunny location and keep well watered. Deadhead regularly, and when all of the flowers have faded cut the...

Contain Your Fall Plants

There’s still time for some fall planting, even if you’re just considering a container garden. If you plan on using a container it is important to select containers of adequate size for the plants you plan on growing (check with the plant experts in the store for the right size), and make sure...

Getting soaked

Tired of standing around, spending your valuable time just watering your garden? Then look into "soaker" hoses. Specially designed to deliver a slow trickle of water to every plant along the length of the hose, soakers are perfect for shrubbery and vegetable or flower gardens. Just lay the...

Bush Babying

Though shrubs are fairly hardy, low-maintenance plants, they're not immune to scorching weather so keep an eye on them during August's dry heat. Here's an easy rule of thumb: Anytime a week passes without rain, drench each shrub with three gallons of water, making sure to spray the branches in...

Cut a healthy lawn

Now that you're mowing the lawn about once a week it's important that you're also making sure it will be healthy for your weekly meeting. Here are a few tips to make sure it's in tip-top shape: Have your lawn mower blades sharpened before the mowing season begins (Did you?) and check them...

Gardening By the Numbers

We live in a world of numbers. Most we understand, others we don’t, like those three numbers on plant fertilizer. They will tell you everything you need to know but only if you can break the secret code. First, they represent nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium in that order and how much of...

Killer Bee Attacks and Facts

In summer you're outdoors a lot, in the yard, on picnics, hiking and camping. It's easy to accidentally disturb a bee hive which can be serious, especially if they attack in numbers. If this isn't bad enough a new, tougher bee is here and these killer bees are spreading fast. They anger quicker...

It's A Dirty Job But Someone's Got To Do It

Any gardener knows that weeding and planting is dirty work. So make your work a little cleaner by spritzing cooking spray on your hoe, shovel and other gardening tools before you go to work. This prevents soil from sticking to them and makes your gardening and cleanup go much easier!

Dealing With Daffodils

Though daffodils fall within the narcissus botanical family, the bulbs' flowers can seem homely once their spring bloom has passed. Do yourself a favor, though, and leave the foliage be. Like all bulbs, daffodils feed off the leaves, so removing the withered bloom too early guarantees a meager...

Is It Time To Fertilize?

Once the early signs of spring arrive, rake the leaves and debris off your lawn and check it for signs of new growth. Most grass carries a bit of green color through the winter. But when you start to see a bit more green apply a fertilizer to help the lawn grow faster. Be sure not to exceed the...

Spring... Scents... Savings... all at Sawyer Garden Center!

We carry a delightful assortment of 12 different scents of the “Mystic Harbor” by Yankee Candle Company... This true to life candle offers a collection of authentic, abundant, long-lasting fragrances, while lending a classic style that is right for any room. They burn evenly, so no wax is...

For The Birds

Ahh spring, when a birds' attention turns towards mating. Which means nesting and, if you supply an attractive site for them, you'll end up with a backyard brood that provides constant entertainment. There's plenty of room for creativity in the design of a birdhouse, from pseudo-Victorian...

Extending Valentine's Day

Don't just toss away that beautiful bouquet that meant so much to you. Keep it around as a romantic reminder forever. It's easy to preserve flowers with little or no expense: For simple bouquets of smaller blooms, just trim the lower leaves from the stem and hang the flowers upside down for a...

Snack-Time For the Birds

Different sized bird feeders are created for different sized birds. Makes complete sense but it's more important than you would think. Larger birds, such as cardinals and mourning doves, tend to feed on hopper-type feeders that release food onto a tray where they can land. Triangular tube...

Mini Trees Make A Big Impact

Not every Christmas tree has to be big enough to put gifts under. Some trees may be quite diminutive, but can still be quite charming. Like the European-style mini Christmas tree or the mini Alberta spruce that can be used to decorate windowsills and outdoor pots. These portable trees can help...