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Winter Blooms
Plan your garden for year-round blooms. Choose plants that bloom in all for seasons. There's nothing better than to look outside on a gray, winter day and see flowers blossoming. It can really lift your spirit. Pansies brighten our gardens from fall to spring. They are a tough winter blooming annual [...] Read Full Article -
Valentine's Flowers That Last
Valentine's Day is almost here, but there's something you must know. If you're planning to give your sweetie flowers, you'll want to make sure they last longer than a few days. How? Orchids Orchids come in an array of colors from pure white, buttery yellow, purple and even bright blue There are also [...] Read Full Article -
Starting Seed Indoors
Early February is a perfect time to start seeds indoors. Seeds of peppers, tomatoes and eggplants have a longer germination time. Starting them now will give them plenty of time to establish so they are ready to be transplanted outside as soon as we pass our frost-free date. How to Start [...] Read Full Article -
Gifts for Valentines
Pike Nurseries has great gift ideas for that special someone from long lasting roses to pink houseplants that will warm any heart. Stop by your local Pike Nurseries location for that something special gift. Read Full Article -
Seed Starting Tips
A Seed Starter Kit is the easiest way to get started since most include seed starter mix and a tray that turns into a mini greenhouse. It's important to use a seed starting mix since it is very light - this makes it easy for the seeds to start to [...] Read Full Article -
February Lawn & Garden Tips
In the Garden Don’t Forget your Sweetheart. Roses are always a favorite and Pike Nurseries has the best selection of rose bushes. Blooming azaleas, hydrangeas and tulips are also beautiful. Plant Daphne. Winter daphne (daphne odora) is in bloom. Plant by entrances and walkways and enjoy its sweet scent. Prune Now, Enjoy this [...] Read Full Article -
Cold Weather Inspiration
Select seeds for early spring planting. Spend some quiet, relaxed (and dry!) time pouring over Pike’s amazing seed selection of vegetables, herbs, cutting flowers, bedding plants and organic gourmet edibles. Repot Houseplants. Just the smell of the fresh potting soil will be rewarding on a cold day. Choose a new, brightly-glazed [...] Read Full Article -
Landscape Design Basics
Designing a landscape is similar to decorating your home: think about things like color, texture and functionality. Landscape Design Basics Designing a landscape is similar to decorating your home Think about things like color, texture and functionality Choose a foundation "piece you love" and build from it In the home, people may do this with [...] Read Full Article -
Winter Beauties
Brrrr... when it's cold out we tend to long for spring and all the beauty that it brings. But, if you look around you can find plants that really shine in the cold weather. Many plants have foliage or bark that's color changes or intensifies in the winter. These are [...] Read Full Article -
How to Attract Birds to Your Backyard
It doesn't matter how big or how small your yard may be, there are plenty of ways to attract birds. Approximately 350 species of birds live in Georgia and it's easy to attract a variety of birds to your backyard. 3 Essentials to Attract Birds Food Water Shelter Food Seeds like Pike Special Mix Bird Seed Attracts [...] Read Full Article
