After the cold winter months, we are all ready for some fresh air and warm sunlight, including our houseplants. In their native environment, many of our favorite plants grow on the forest floor or in the desert, which means any of your plants can go outside with the right conditions. While the warm temperatures, humidity, […]
As the weather warms up and the snow melts, some people may notice browning on parts of their evergreens. This browning is caused by winter desiccation also known as winterburn. Winterburn damage can range from mild cases, that just need a little pruning, to severe cases that can lead to the death of the plant. […]
For many people, spring means a trip to the greenhouse to pick out a hanging basket or planter full of colorful blooms to enjoy all summer. Before you know it, the planters aren’t as colorful as the day you bought it. Below are some of our best tips to refresh your planter and keep them […]
After a warm summer season, any houseplant you may have had outside needs to be acclimated to your home’s temperature, lighting, and humidity. While you won’t kill your plant by just tossing it inside, acclimating it can help prevent shock and give you time to locate and treat any pests that may be tagging along. […]
One of the keys to success with houseplants is having your houseplants in the proper light. Too much light and your plant leaves may sunburn while too little light and your houseplants may not bloom or grow. Finding the perfect light level for each plant will help your houseplant collection thrive. Direct vs. Indirect Sunlight […]
About Watering Every plant requires three things air, soil, and, most of all, water. Proper watering is the key to healthy and beautiful plants as homeowners lose far more plants to overwatering than for any other reason. Overwatered plants are unable to uptake oxygen through their roots and are susceptible to issues such as root […]
Although it isn’t officially fall until late September, once school starts we know we all start to transition seasons. The leaves start changing and the temperatures get a little lower, giving us more energy to get things done we’ve been putting off during the 90+ degree days. SO WHAT ABOUT INSTALLING NEW PLANTS? Believe it […]
The dog days of summer, when temperatures reach their peak, are here. Help save your drooping flowers from the heat of summer by being proactive, and get the best yield possible from your plants by refreshing the fertilizer in your pots, garden and lawn. At Oakridge Nursery, we carry only the finest fertilizer from Fertilome. […]
Whether you grow them in attractive tubs on your patio or in a full-scale vegetable garden, you know there’s nothing better than the flavor of a home-grown tomato. BLTs, tomato jelly, salsa, and hamburgers topped with a big tomato slice…that’s the true acknowledgment that summer is here. But each year, home gardeners, waiting eagerly for […]
If we’ve learned anything about South Dakota it’s that we can never predict what weather spring will bring. While a forecast of sunny days brings excitement, it also reminds us of the work we need to do to get our landscaping in tip-top shape. Below are our general checklists of tasks to get your landscape […]