Harvesting and Preserving Herbs: Tips from White House Nursery

As October unfurls its rich tapestry of colors across our gardens, it beckons us to gather and store the scented treasures that have adorned our meals and uplifted our spirits all summer long. To ensure these herbal delights remain accessible throughout the colder spells, it’s crucial to harvest them at the right time and store […]

Crafting a Floral Decoupage Pumpkin: A Step-by-Step Guide

As autumn arrives, it’s time to get creative with your seasonal decor. Imagine a stunning centerpiece that combines the warmth of a pumpkin with the beauty of blooming flowers, grasses, and leaves. In this guide, we’ll show you how to create a breathtaking floral decoupage pumpkin that will add a touch of nature’s splendor to […]

Your October Garden Guide – Presented by White House Nursery

October weaves a tapestry of rustling leaves, cooling temperatures, and the unmistakable aroma of fall. As we delve deeper into this autumnal embrace, our gardens beckon for some tender care in preparation for the chillier days ahead. The dedicated team at White House Nursery is here to share a handpicked list of tasks and suggestions […]

Beat the Heat: Shade Solutions for Your Summer Garden from White House Nursery

When the summer sun blazes overhead, finding shade in your garden becomes a top priority. Luckily, White House Nursery has the perfect shade solutions to help you create a cool and inviting oasis right in your own backyard. From vibrant annuals to exotic tropicals and enduring perennials, we have a wide range of plants that […]

The Joy of July: Essential Gardening Tasks for Mid-Summer in Your Garden

From the experts at White House Nursery As we embrace the height of summer, gardens are alight with vibrant colors, aromatic scents, and the soothing hum of busy pollinators. The care and attention we’ve invested since spring have now transformed our gardens into thriving, lush environments. While July is a time to enjoy the beauty […]

Pruning and Fertilizing Hydrangea macrophylla for Stunning Blooms

Introduction Hydrangea macrophylla, commonly known as bigleaf hydrangea, is a popular garden staple beloved for its large, showy blooms that grace gardens from late spring through summer. To keep your hydrangeas healthy and thriving, it’s essential to understand when and how to prune them, as well as the optimal times and methods for fertilizing. In […]

Lawn Care Tips for the Dog Days of Summer

As your lawn endures the trials of Job this summer-drought, pestilence and disease-you must hold to the hope that there is a lush, green turf on the other side of this summer. Has your spring turf been reduced to an arid, brown toasty color? If not, you might want to submit your water bills for […]

Growing flowering plants from seed: Easier than you think!

Do you envision your garden to be a lush haven with an abundance of healthy plants and colorful flowers, with a constant show of hardy perennials and cheery annuals? Or do you see your dream garden filled with an abundance of vegetables and herbs, including some of the popular heirloom varieties of tomatoes, peppers or […]

How to Attract Birds

Overview of the Four Requirements for Attracting Backyard Birds Wild birds require four things to be attracted to a backyard: food, water, shelter and nesting sites. If you make each of these four things available, you will be amazed at how many different species of birds become regular backyard guests. Food A good food source […]