Category Archives: Garden Blog

Planning Your Vegetable Garden: What to Grow This Year

Embarking on a gardening journey brings the promise of homegrown produce to your table. At Cole Gardens, we’re passionate about empowering gardeners of all levels to create lush, productive vegetable gardens. Whether you’re refining your green thumb or planting seeds for the first time, deciding on your garden’s lineup is the first step toward a […]

Creating a DIY Seed Starting Kit: The Perfect Holiday Gift for Green Thumbs

Introduction As the holiday season approaches, finding unique and meaningful gifts can be a challenge, especially for those who cherish gardening. Cole’s Greenhouse presents a delightful solution: a DIY Seed Starting Kit. This kit is not only a thoughtful present for garden enthusiasts but also an engaging way for anyone to kickstart their gardening journey. […]

Composting in the Fall: A Comprehensive Guide

Composting is a fantastic way to recycle organic waste and create rich soil for your garden. Fall, with its abundance of leaves and yard waste, is an opportune time to start or enhance your composting efforts. Here’s how to make the most of this season’s natural resources. Why Compost in the Fall? Abundant Materials: Fall […]

Drawing Wildlife to Your Garden: Cole Gardens’ Blueprint for Welcoming Birds and Beneficial Insects

A garden isn’t simply an assembly of plants and flowers; it represents the heartbeats of nature’s vast ensemble of flora and fauna. Crafting spaces that charm birds and essential insects not only amplifies our garden’s enchantment but also fortifies its ecological resilience. Here’s how Cole Gardens envisions your garden as a haven for these fascinating […]

Fall Garden Cleanup Checklist

Leaf Removal: Due to the variety of deciduous trees around, a significant leaf drop is expected. Gather and compost these leaves, but ensure those from diseased plants are properly discarded. Perennials: Once the first frost hits, trim back dead foliage to keep pests at bay. Divide and transplant perennials that appear overgrown or less energetic. […]

100 Days of Color

Creating a succession of blooms with spring flowering bulbs is a fantastic way to enjoy a vibrant and colorful garden for an extended period. By carefully selecting bulb types, following proper planting techniques, and creating thoughtful color combinations, you can achieve a 100-day display of breathtaking blossoms. Let’s dive into the details: Bulb Types: There […]

Plant Combinations for the Garden Bed at Cole Gardens:

1. Ornamental Grasses + Asters + Coneflowers: Ornamental Grasses, such as Switchgrass or Feather Reed Grass, infuse elegance and texture into the garden. Pair these with the vibrant colors of Asters and the bold presence of Coneflowers (Echinacea). Not only is this trio visually harmonious, but it also attracts beneficial pollinators. 2. Chrysanthemums + Sedum […]