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 [...]
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 now is a great time to plant onions! We recommend planting onions early because they can handle a light frost an it is important to plant onions early because they have time to grow large tops and store up a lot of energy in their bulbs making for [...]
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 [...]
If you’re itching to get your garden started, try planting cole crops! Hook's cole crops are acclimated to outdoor temperatures and are ready to be planted outside. Cole crops will not be damaged by light frosts, but we recommend protecting them if there’s a hard freeze. Cole crops are cool season crops that are all [...]
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 [...]
My husband, Charlie Hook, first got into the greenhouse business when he was 14 and started working at Thome Farms Greenhouse. While he was in high school, he and his family started selling plants in their front yard. The business quickly expanded from a roadside stand to a multiple greenhouse production. Later they bought the [...]
Proven Winners Echinacea PowWow Wild Berry Spring is on its way and here at Hook’s we are getting excited for all of the planting and gardening that comes with it. After a long winter it's finally time to get excited about working outdoors. Building a rain garden is a fun project to consider for [...]