Plant Care
Poinsettia Care Guide
The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is the quintessential holiday plant, known for its vibrant red, white, or pink bracts.* Bracts are a modified leaf. The overtop color your poinsettia develops is actually the leaf (or bract) color rather than the flower. To keep your poinsettia looking best beyond Christmas morning, follow this simple care guide. Origin…
Read MoreYour Guide to Fall Annuals
As we start to experience shorter days and fall-like temperatures, you may be wondering when the right time is to bring home some fall annuals or a mum for your front step. Today, we’re covering the basics of switching over to fall annuals. Transitioning to Fall Annuals: The ideal time to transition from spring/summer annuals…
Read MoreIt’s Time… To Fertilize
It’s Time… To Fertilize To keep our plants looking (and producing!) their best, maintenance is required! An important part of that maintenance is proper fertilization. Even the richest soils can become depleted over time as plants and rain/watering draw out nutrients. Today we’re offering tips and tricks to help you get started on a thoughtful…
Read MoreTips for Handling a Cold Snap
Tips for Handling a Cold Snap Light freeze: Nighttime temperatures drop to 32 degrees or below Hard freeze: Temperatures fall below 28 degrees Freeze warning: When temperatures are expected to be 29 – 32 degrees Watch the weather! When we are under a freeze warning or when the forecast drops below 40 degrees consider covering…
Read MoreCreating a Foolproof Planter
Creating a Foolproof Planter You’ve heard about it.. the simple three ingredient recipe to making a beautiful planter; a thriller, a filler and a spiller. But what does that mean? We’re going to break it down for you and give you some options available this spring at Colorful Seasons. Let’s jump into it! Thriller: A…
Read MoreCut Flower Starter Kit
Cut Flower Starter Kit Cut flowers have been a popular topic in gardening over the past few years. The appeal (and reward) of growing a constant supply of fresh blooms is easy to understand. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need sprawling acres to enjoy growing cut flowers. With a few tools, and a little…
Read MoreGardening and yard clean up timeline for Central Minnesota
When can I.. For Minnesota, April is a month of warming sun… and late season snowstorms. Leaving many of us feeling confused over what seasons it really is. This time of year, we get asked many “When can I..” questions. So today we’re answering some of the most common spring-timeline questions. Most of these answers…
Read MoreWatering 101
Watering 101 Plant Killers, this article is for you! Have you ever considered that you’re maybe just too attentive?! Finding the right location/light and watering are the two most important parts of plant parenting. While watering your plants may seem like a no brainer it’s often the culprit of houseplant problems. Could you be overwatering?…
Read MoreGive your plants some TLC
Give your plants some TLC The list of benefits associated with having houseplants is long! As we care for them, they teach us that small actions can make a big impact. The middle of winter (when we’re all craving fresh air and green grass) makes for a great time to evaluate and tend to our…
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