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Natural insect control on vegetables and herbs is easy with Master Nursery Pest Fighter Year-Round Spray Oil. Spray in the early evening or on an overcast day to avoid sun scald on the leaves. #masternurserygardencenters #naturalpestcontrol

Don't forget to add support to your tall flowering perennials early in the season. We offer a great selection for a multitude of staking options to suit your needs. #plantsupports #plantstaking

For continual blooms, annuals should be deadheaded on a regular basis. Those that make good cut flowers, like snapdragons and zinnias, may be cut and enjoyed inside. Both will help stimulate new blooms! #zinnia #snapdragon

Bluebirds love mealworms and we love Bluebirds! If you've seen Bluebirds in your area, lure them to your property by setting up birdhouses for them and setting out mealworms for them to snack on. #bluebirds #mealworms

Go gourmet the easy way! Growing herbs in easy to reach planters and hanging baskets makes gourmet cooking convenient. To get the best herbs ever, use Master Nursery Bumper Crop Potting Soil in your containers. It's loaded with good things for your herbs like composted manure and crustacean shells. #masternurserygardencenters #herbgarden

Many native perennial plants are a true and trusted source of pollen and nectar necessary for the survival of honey bees. Be certain to include these in your garden and landscape. Ensure the plants health and survival by incorporating Master Nursery Bumper Crop Organic Growers Mix into the soil. #masternurserygardencenters #nativeplants

Plant and transplant your annuals on an overcast day. This will allow your new additions to recover from the stress of transplant shock without the added trauma caused by sun exposure. The use of Espoma Bio-tone will help prevent transplant shock and encourage long roots. #annualflowers #seedlings

Testing the pH of your lawn soil, before seeding, is vitally important to the health of your lawn as well as your wallet. If your soil's pH is low, you may waste up to 70% more fertilizer is wasted. #soilph #healthylawn

Gardening and mindfulness are a perfect match. Due to the stressful and fractured nature of our lives, people often find themselves wanting to be somewhere else. If you want something that reconnects you to the natural world around you, which makes you more mindful of the present moment, then look no further than the green grass beneath your feet. You really won't find a better meditation mat! #gardenmeditation #greengrass

Don't forget Mom! Check out our selection of rose bushes, hanging baskets and container gardens sure to please every mom. If you're not sure, we have gift certificates as well. #mothersday #rosebush

Every Mom wants a rose for Mother's Day! We've got a great selection and can provide the best advice and products to make sure that mom, and her new rose, are happy for years to come. Give a bag of Master Nursery Bumper Crop Organic Growers Mix and Master Nursery Bumper Crop Rose and Flower Food with your rose. Using both of these at planting time, and Fertilizing monthly thereafter, will keep roses healthy and promote lots of blooms. #masternurserygardencenters #mothersday

Want to grow the best roses ever this year? It's easier than you think. Simply fertilize monthly with a high-quality organic fertilizer. This will furnish the plant with a slow, steady stream of nutrients to increase flowering and plant health. #organicroses #rosecare

Looking for a super simple houseplant? Try Dracaena! This foliage plant is know for withstanding a little neglect forgivingly. #houseplant #houseplantlove

January is a great time to relax and recharge your gardening batteries. Do a little reading or web research on gardening topics that interest you. There are also numerous novels written around the subject of gardening. Seek these out to enjoy and create anticipation for spring's arrival.

Keeping plants indoors can help us feel invigorated. Going about our busy day or spending too much time staring at a computer screen can leave us feeling detached and drained. Having a piece of Mother Nature to look at in our home can regenerate our attention and keep our senses and brain going. #indoorplants #floweringhouseplants

Seed starting season begins next month. Now is the time to inventory your supplies and purchase Gardener's Gold Organic Potting Soil, Master Nursery Fish Emulsion and any additional items that you are short. This way you'll have everything you need in one place when the time arrives. #seedstarting #gardening

In winter, a stroll through a park or garden area is a great way to get outdoors and protect yourself from the spike of seasonal depression - also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or the 'winter blues' - and to increase the serotonin levels responsible for keeping the brain balanced. Furthermore, gardening promotes peaceful rest, and a good night's sleep supports cognitive functions such as memory and concentration. #wintergardening #gardenforhealth #winter #gardening

Redoing your landscape, whether you are starting from scratch, updating parts of an existing design or completely renovating your yard, can be a lengthy and expensive process. Phased landscape installation can help you adjust your time, labor and budget to create your dream landscape in easy-to-manage steps. #outdoorliving #outdoorspace

Even "evergreens" shed their leaves! Don't worry about the yellowing, dropping needles from your otherwise healthy white pine. It is perfectly normal for this time of year. The needles are acidic so you may use them as a mulch for your acid-loving plants like blueberries or rhododendrons. #evergreens

Feeding finches this fall? Finches love thistle or Nyjer seed. This seed is small and requires a particular feeder designed with tiny holes to keep the seed from falling out. Nyjer sacks do an excellent job as well. Stop in for all your wild bird needs this fall. #birdfeeding #finches

October is a good month to sow wildflower seeds. Prepare a planting area by removing all grasses and weeds, and then loosen the soil by raking. Scatter seeds evenly and gently tamp into the soil. Cover loosely with a light layer of Bumper Crop Organic Soil Amendment and keep moist to improve germination. #wildflowers #wildflowerseason

Healthy lawns enhance the quality of life, contribute to social harmony and community pride, increase property values and compliment other landscape plants. Take care of lawn and it will repay you with so many benefits! #lawns #lawncare #lawncaretips #healthylawn #lawnmaintenance #lawngoals

When bringing houseplants back inside after their summer siesta outside, be certain to safely treat them for insect infestation with Pest Fighter Year-Round Spray Oil. It is always wise to quarantine plants when reintroducing them indoors until you are certain that they are not carrying unwelcome guests. #houseplants #houseplantslover

Take some time to enjoy the fall foliage. Autumn is a spectacularly beautiful time of the year. Take notice of which trees, shrubs and perennials color up nicely and consider making some additions to your own fall landscape. #autumn #fallleaves

Plan and plant now for holiday decor fodder straight from the garden. Plant bushes that produce berries and evergreen foliage for cutting. Plant fruit and nut trees not only for food but to dry their bounty to adorn wreaths, swags and garland. Before planting your new additions, make sure that you amend your soil with Bumper Crop Organic Soil Amendment and fertilize your plants with a good quality all-purpose fertilizer like Bumper Crop Organic Plant Food. #naturaldecor #naturalholiday

Experienced growers have found that feeding your Roses and Lilacs at this time of year with Organic All Purpose plant food will assist your plants in withstanding winter temperatures and greatly enhance spring blooms. #lilacs #roses

Root veggies become tastier after a frost. You can keep the ground from freezing with a thick layer of mulch and harvest throughout the winter. #garden #veggies

Finish cleaning out your vegetable garden. Removing all old debris, including weeds and old mulching material, will dramatically help reduce pest pressure come next spring. #veggiegardening #veggiegardens

Purchase your spring blooming bulbs early for the best selection, quantity and quality. Tulips, daffodils and hyacinths require pre-chilling for 4 - 6 weeks before planting in late November. Freesia may be planted out now. For best spring flowering, amend your planting soil with Bumper Crop Organic Soil Amendment. #tulips #daffodils

After being out in the fresh air all summer, houseplants will have put on significant growth. It's time to repot them before bringing them back inside for the winter. Select a pot that is approximately 1 - 2 inches in diameter larger than the current container. Use a premium potting soil, such as Gardener's Gold Organic Potting Soil, for the healthiest houseplants this winter. #masternurserygardencenters #houseplantcommunity

There is no wrong way to display pumpkins in the fall! Arrange them carefully or simply pile them up for a carefree, casual seasonal look. #seasonal #pumpkins