Planting a Tea Planter so all your fresh herbs are right on your back porch! We planted Mojito Mint, Lemon Grass and Chocolate Mint all in the same container. With heavy shearing and consistent use, the mint will maintain good control in this planter.
Sometimes shady gardens seem like a curse but there are many fun and exciting plants that can be used in this location. When looking at the sight it is important to think about shade gardens for one of their finest attributes, the potential to look like a peaceful woodland sanctuary! There are many perennials that [...]
All plants have different preferences for sunlight, soil type, and water requirements which are all important for growing happy plants. While measuring sun exposure for plants is not an exact science, the definitions below are the generally accepted standards for determining sun exposure in the garden. Full Sun: At least 6 hrs of direct, unfiltered [...]
Houseplants thrive in indoor conditions but can also perform well in outdoor containers. Houseplants can liven up any room with colorful blooms and lush foliage. All plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen making your air cleaner, but some plants are particularly good air purifiers such as snake plants, aloes, and spider plants. Each variety has its [...]
Are deer munching on your garden? Deer can devastate a landscape especially if planted with their favorite snacks such as hostas, daylilies, azaleas, rhododendrons, roses, burning bushes, tulips and pansies. When planting deer resistant landscaping remember this tip for picking out plants. Deer do not like fine, fuzzy and fragrant plants. Here at Hook’s we have [...]
Rabbits are adorable critters that can cause problems in the garden. No plants are completely rabbit proof and young plants are particularly vulnerable. That being said, some plants are generally considered rabbit resistant. These plants tend to be thorny, spiny, heavily aromatic or that secrete a milky sap which makes them less appetizing to rabbits. Here at Hook’s we [...]
Spring is here and grass is starting to take off. Here are a couple of Hook’s Tips to help get your lawn looking its best! In general, we recommend only bagging lawn clippings if diseases or fungi problems are suspected. Leaving lawn clippings allows them to be a free compost and return nutrients to the soil. [...]
Strawberry plants are easy to care for and produce delicious fruits! Strawberries are also perennials meaning that you can enjoy them year after year! When it comes to picking out which strawberry variety to grow the first thing you need to know is that there are three different types of strawberries that produce at different [...]
Acer 'Bloodgood' Today is Arbor Day! Arbor Day is a day dedicated to the celebration of trees! Trees provide many benefits to the ecosystem and to us! In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, trees help clean air and water, their roots help prevent erosion and their leafy canopies provide shade and shelter both [...]
The season is just getting started and seed potatoes are here at Hook’s! Potatoes are a great cool season crop that can be planted 2-3 weeks after the last frost. We sell seed potatoes can be cut into pieces and planted, as long as each piece has an eye it will grow. We recommend planting [...]
A big part of keeping trees healthy is choosing the appropriate tree for your space. The size, shape, spread and type of tree depend on what you are looking for and the space you have available. Picking the Right Tree: Space is one of the main factors to consider when picking out a tree. For [...]
Over the years we have seen many plant problems. One of the biggest problems has been larger trees and shrubs dying weeks after transplant and sometime they make it all season and don't come up the next year. A landscaper came to the greenhouse many years ago and told me this trick and I have [...]
Are you ready to start planting this spring? Creeping phlox is ready too! Our Emerald Blue creeping phlox is acclimatized to outside temperatures and can be planted now! This spring blooming semi-evergreen perennial features pastel purple color blooms and makes a perfect border or filler between stepping stones. As its name implies, creeping phlox has [...]
Red geraniums, Gold Dust, Graceful Grass and Cool Wave Pansies make a beautiful early spring planter that will attract butterflies. Perfect for a porch, balcony or deck. https://youtu.be/t4TL0rTW1aM
The Bag Lady Tour is coming up! This annual open house will take place Friday, Saturday, Sunday April 26-28 and May 3-5 with many businesses participating in this event from Wellington, Oberlin, New London, Spencer, and Homerville. The Shops on the Country Bag Lady Tour this year include Hook’s Greenhouse, Days of Yore Herb and Flower [...]