In order for the bulbs to have enough time to establish their roots, plant them about six weeks before a hard, ground freezing frost . However, as long as you can get a shovel into the earth you can still plant them. A good rule of thumb is to plant bulbs when the average nighttime…
Unique Fall Inspiration
Fall Brides, Here’s a little fall centerpiece inspiration for you. Fall is all about the deep reds and purples with pops of the bright orange and yellow, even a little green to make it more fun. Pictured is a low and longer centerpiece in a rustic tin container. I used purple Carnations and Mini Carnations,…
Woodpeckers Drumming On Your House?
There was a recent question about what to do about a woodpecker that was drumming on a customer’s house. I found some good information to offer understanding on this behavior from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. “Q. Why do woodpeckers like to hammer on houses? And what can I do about it? A. Woodpeckers usually…
It’s Time to Winterize Your Fountain
Winter is coming (hard to believe, I know) and forecasters predict it will be even harsher than last year. Therefore, before the first frost, you should winterize your concrete fountain so that you may fully enjoy it again next year. To help you out, I contacted the experts at Massarelli’s Fountains & Statuary concerning the…
Protecting Roses Over the Winter
Most of us have found out over the years with growing roses that it can be quite tricky to over-winter them successfully in our harsh winters. Hopefully, by following these simple procedures, you will have a much improved survival rate to look forward to come spring. Since mulching is a key factor to improving survival…
Preparing Evergreens for Winter
This is an article readdressing an issue that many homeowners faced last year. We had a very hard winter for many of the evergreens listed in this article. I am hoping for a milder winter, however there are never any guarantees! For the sake of helping you save your evergreens this winter, we are visiting…
The Best Time of the Year
It’s hard to believe that it has been a year already. September 24th was my one year anniversary of being the new owner at Caan Floral. Going into any endeavor you never know how things will go, but I am extremely happy to report that all is going great. I have had great support from…
Indoor Blooming Plants
Putting our gardens to rest for winter is sad but inevitable. But our love for flowers and plants doesn’t have to stop there. Our selection here at Caan Floral is vast when it comes to the varieties of indoor plants to choose from. Blooming in particular is one of the things we long for most….
“Autumn is the Best Time to Build a Lawn
Autumn in the Midwest is undoubtedly the best time of year to build our lawns. Typically, as summer draws to a close and the triple threat of drought, insects, and weeds diminishes; we tend to forget about our lawns. For some reason, we think the most important time for feeding them is now past and,…