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Pro Tips to Keep Your Plants Blooming This Summer

Keeping your plants blooming during the summer can be a challenging task, but with some pro tips, you can make sure your plants thrive in the summer heat.


  1. First and foremost, make sure your plants are getting enough water. During the summer, plants can dry out quickly, so it's important to water them frequently. However, be careful not to overwater them as this can be just as damaging.
  2. Adding a layer of mulch helps to retain moisture, lowers soil temperatures, and keeps weed levels in check.
  3. Additionally, consider using a high-quality fertilizer to provide your plants with the nutrients they need to grow and bloom.
  4. Another tip is to deadhead your plants regularly. This involves removing spent blooms to encourage more growth and blooming.
  5. Finally, make sure your plants are getting enough sunlight. Different plants have different sunlight requirements; often, they will not bloom as prolifically without adequate sunlight.


By following these pro tips, you can ensure that your plants stay healthy and blooming all summer long.

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Several municipalities have enacted watering restrictions recently. So how are you to keep your plants and lawn healthy during water restrictions and times of drought? Hydretain works wonders!


Hydretain manages soil moisture, extending watering intervals for ornamental plants, turfgrasses, trees, shrubs, and agriculture by as much as 2 to 3 times. Other benefits are:

  • Minimize drought stress
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  • Avoid watering restriction fines
  • Increase seed germination
  • Save time and labor
  • Improve transplant success
  • Eliminate localized dry spots
  • Conserve water resources
  • Improve nutrient uptake


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July Gardening To-Do List

As we dive into the heat of July, it's essential to stay on top of your gardening game to ensure your lawn and garden stay lush and vibrant.


  • Remember to water deeply but infrequently to promote deep root growth, especially during the scorching summer days.
  • Deadhead flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming and remove any weeds to prevent them from stealing nutrients from your plants.
  • Additionally, consider adding a layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weed growth.
  • Keep an eye out for pests and diseases, and address them promptly to prevent any damage.
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It's Almost Time to Redeem Your Dahlia's Dollars!


The first of two redemption periods in 2024 for Dahlia's Dollars is fast approaching!


Make sure to plan ahead and consider the various options for redeeming your points, whether it be for mulch, statuary, garden décor, or most other in-stock inventory.


You can redeem your loyalty points from July 15 to August 31.


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