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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

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

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

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

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

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

We understand gardening can seem intimidating to a new or beginner gardener. Today we’ll teach you about the basics of gardening. However, if you remember nothing else remember these two things: Some plants will die. We are working with nature and sometimes a plant that should work in your yard [...] Read Full Article

Have you thought about creating your own terrarium? Why a Terrarium Terrariums are a unique type of container garden that continue to grow in popularity Terrariums are great because they tend to be more enclosed and they create their own little greenhouse where the plants can flourish How to Plant a Terrarium Choose a vase [...] Read Full Article

There's nothing quite like opening the door on a late winter day to a decadent aroma coming from the garden. It heralds that spring is near and invites us outside to enjoy our gardens again. As we anxiously look for signs of spring, there are a few shrubs that are [...] Read Full Article

Even in January you can get out and play in the dirt! Houseplants When the holiday decorations are taken down, fill the void with houseplants. Houseplants come in nearly every size, shape and color Very easy to grow since your house's climate is pretty consistent  Cold Protection Our streak of unseasonably warm [...] Read Full Article