Houseplants need occasional repotting for a variety of reasons that result in a healthier plant. The repotting process allows you to give the plant a more suitable growing environment with additional space and soil with appropriate nutrients. There are a few reasons why you may want to repot a houseplant; one, you may want to upgrade to a nicer pot, and two, the plant may be root bound.
Towering a colossal 70-feet tall and 96-feet wide, this Southern Red Oak stands near the glass pavilion and alongside the deck at the McDonald Garden Center Independence location and has long been an iconic fixture at the garden center.
Ornamental grasses are treasured for their hardiness, ease of care, dramatic appearance, and the wide variety of colors, textures, and sizes available. And, today’s ornamental grasses are worlds apart from what was available a few years ago. There are more varieties to choose from, colorful foliage for season-long interest, and shorter, more compact selections for growing in containers and small spaces. Many varieties bloom all season, not just in fall like warm season perennial grasses. Their color palettes range from green to blue, copper, cream, red, and purple.
Shrubs are some of the most important plants in the landscape offering color, texture, and oftentimes four-season interest. They can also create shade, attract birds or give you privacy from neighbors or a busy street. Mike Westpahl, McDonald Garden Center’s Garden Guru, has selected three of his favorite shrubs that thrive in Hampton Roads. .
