Seasonal Gardening Tips
September 2021
Caring for Mums
Q: Are these mums hardy in Zone 5-9?
A: Yes, all of the fall mums Esbenshade's carries are winter hardy.
Growing Ornamental Peppers
Everyone wants that perfect fall garden. Especially, we who are obsessed with our flowers and the natural world around us...
Fall Container Design
Creating a container garden is as varied as the individuals making them. However, the fall offers some limits in terms of...
Planting in Fall
Fall is not only a reason to enjoy nature's final color palette, but it's also the ideal time of year to plant for next season's display...
Perennial Mums
Q: Are these mums hardy in Zone 5-9?
A: Yes, all of the fall mums Esbenshade's carries are winter hardy.
Celosia: Varieties, Care, & Uses
Unique. It's the first word that comes to mind when thinking about the beautiful shapes and colors of Celosia and their blooms...
Ornamental Cabbage & Kale
Fall is a wonderful time for gardens and gardeners alike. The heat of summer is fading and there are new, options for the outdoors...
Fall Pansies
Pansies are quite durable and a "flower of all seasons". They are a delicate looking flower often a fragrant, edible bloom...
August 2021
Mum FAQ: Your Questions Answered
Q: Are these mums hardy in Zone 5-9?
A: Yes, all of the fall mums Esbenshade's carries are winter hardy.
Mid August Vegetable Planting
In our local area, early August is a good time to plant cauliflower and swiss chard. When starting crops mid-summer, choose...
Late Summer Into Fall Bloomers
Now is the time to enjoy home grown produce fresh from your garden. Here are a few tips to keep your tomato plants healthy and thriving...
Ficus Umbellata
It is strange that Ficus Umbellata has yet to gain the status of celebrity that its cousin the Fiddle Leaf Fig...
Midsummer Help for Tomatoes
Now is the time to enjoy home grown produce fresh from your garden. Here are a few tips to keep your tomato plants healthy and thriving...
Phalaenopsis Orchid Care
Moth orchids. Have you ever wondered how they got their name? If you look straight on at the fully opened bloom, it resembles the outline of.....
Cool Weather Vegetables
Cabbage is a hardy vegetable and fairly easy to grow. Cabbage is easily transplanted or seeded directly in the garden. Late cabbage must....
Easy Summer Watering Tips
We all know plants need water to survive, but have you ever considered how you are watering may have an impact on the...