The Tri-Cities Flower Farm

Now that the weather has settled a bit, it's time to make things look pretty outside.

6 days, 4 hours ago Read more

Is it safe to put out frost sensitive plants like peppers and tomatoes? If you are eager to get it done, you can take advantage of the nice warm daytime temperatures, and keep plants from getting damaged by the cold with a little foresight. First, watch the weather forecasts, and pay attention to the next 3 or 4 days. If temps near freezing are predicted, cover your plants in the evening around 5p.m. You can use lightweight cloth, black plastic, cardboard boxes, etc. Try to arrange the cover so that the plants are not actually in contact with the material. Bamboo stakes work well to poke around the plants to support your covering material. Weight down the edges so the cover doesn't blow off, and remember to remove covers in the morning. You can also purchase the "Wall 'O Water", which is designed to surround sensitive plants. It can be left on for several weeks, until night temps warm up.

2 weeks, 5 days ago Read more

Now that the yellow blooms of the forsythia are abundant, it's time to make sure that you have done the final trim on your roses.

1 month, 3 weeks ago Read more