Aloe Vera is arguably the most practical and low-maintenance houseplant to grace your window sill. Not only will this succulent provide a desert flare to your home, but it also contains a magical gooey gel in its leaves. The medicinal properties in that magic sap have been used to soothe burns and sunburns for centuries. …
With their vibrant blooms, velvety leaves and canary yellow center, African violets are the absolute perfect plant to cure your wintertime blues and fill your home with bursts of color until those tulips and daffodils you just planted pop up next spring! African violets might be a little fussy, but they are worth the extra …
When sleigh bells are ringing and snow is billowing through the air, you might think that flowers and springtime are months away. But while you’re decking the halls for the holiday season, don’t overlook one of the most beautiful ways to decorate for Christmas: with the elegant and cheerful Paperwhite flower. Closely related to Daffodils, …
If you stopped by Stockslagers on a crisp Autumn day and grabbed yourself a bunch of spring-blooming bulbs, you might feel like you’re “under the gun” to get them in the ground as soon as possible. Or maybe you haven’t gotten the chance to stop by the garden center this fall, and you’re worried that …
You look forward to it every fall – heading to Stockslagers, perusing all of the pumpkins and painted gourds, autumn-themed ornaments and cider-scented candles sure to make your stoop and dining table are Pinterest-worthy! And of course, mums – the happy puffballs of of pure fall joy. These are the flowers that signal that it’s …
Growing your own lush and fragrant green herbs in your indoor garden can help your home become your oasis during a cold, snowy winter, and add fresh flavor to your seasonal dishes, wintertime cocktails, and hot teas. It takes a little planning and extra care, but these 5 steps will help guide you in cultivating …
It’s late summer or early fall, your garden is getting sleepy and ready to hibernate for the winter, and you’re already beginning to daydream of next spring when you can get a fresh start. Well you can start prepping now! One of the major things you can do to improve next year’s soil and prevent …
Did you know that planting hydrangeas isn’t just for early spring? The cider-sippin’ fall season is a fantastic – and perhaps even the best – time to plant your hydrangeas. A fall planting time allows you to establish a solid, healthy root system now for a bounty of summer blooms. You can also wait until …
Here at Stockslagers, the 2020 Old Farmer’s Almanac is officially on the shelves! This timeless farmer’s guide has been a surprisingly accurate way to predict weather patterns since the birth of our country. Stop by Stockslagers to pick up your own copy, and check out these shocking predictions from the 2020 Old Farmer’s Almanac, originally …
We love that the Miami Valley is home to spectacular gardens that bring people outside. In this article below, originally published in the Dayton Daily News, we learn about how The Garden Club of Dayton has helps illuminate the beautiful gardens of Kettering and Oakwood. This past June, they worked with homeowners and gardeners to …
