Pond HeatersThe long winter months can be extremely dangerous for fish living in small fish ponds and water gardens. As ice over takes the pond the decaying matter and fish waste can become trapped causing toxic gasses to be released.
This tragedy can be avoided by adding a pond heater or de-icer to your pond. The heater keeps an area of the pond ice-free, allowing harmful gasses to escape through the opening. This allows the fish to stay healthy and survive the long winter months...more
Suet is made from the hard fat found around the loins and kidneys of beef. It is higher in calories and helps birds maintain body heat and energy during the cold winter months. Suet feeders attract many varieties of birds, including finches, bluebirds, wrens, sparrows, robins, woodpeckers, cardinals, chickadees, and nuthatches. Experiment with different types fillings to see what birds are attracted to your feeder. You can make your own suet feeder with already rendered fat sold on our website and at all 3 of our retail locations...more
Choosing the Right Bird Feeder for Your Backyard
Attract a variety of birds to your backyard by having a collection of bird feeders. Tube feeders hold Nyjer (thistle seed) while, Hoppers and Platform feeders hold peanuts and black-oil sunflower seeds. Suet, fruits, mealworms, nectar and water will attract an array of birds.
Baltimore Oriole- You can attract this bird to your backyard by setting out orange halves or grape jelly on a fruit feeder. The Oriole feeder filled sugar water is a sweet treat...more
Most of your success with houseplants depends not on a magical green thumb, but on picking the right plant for a particular spot. The majority of houseplants prefer bright indirect light, with perhaps a couple hours of direct sunlight especially in the morning. Flowering plants, and those with brightly colored leaves, often need 3-4 hours of direct sunlight daily. Ferns, and those plants with soft, delicate leaves, need protection from hot afternoon sun. Our trained staff in our greenhouse can help you select the right plant to avoid disappointing results...more
