Horticulture

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Are Your Blooms Disappointing? How FERTILIZER – US's BUD BLOOM Prevents Flower Failure
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Are Your Blooms Disappointing? How FERTILIZER – US's BUD BLOOM Prevents Flower Failure

If your garden plants are lush with leaves but sparse on flowers, it's likely due to a nutrient imbalance, specifically too much nitrogen and not enough phosphorus and potassium. FERTILIZER – US's BUD BLOOM, a specialty fertilizer, is formulated to provide the targeted nutrition needed to prevent flower failure and promote vigorous, abundant blooms.

Sponsored by Fertilizer US·September 16, 2026
A French garden center showcasing the integration of e-commerce technology with a wide array of ornamental plants, highlighting sustainability efforts.
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France's Ornamental Horticulture Market Sees E-commerce Surge Amid Sustainability Push

Over 60% of French ornamental plant purchases are now influenced by online research, shifting consumer behavior, according to a Consumer Survey 2023.

Mason Clarke·September 16, 2026
A happy beginner gardener proudly holds a Hori Hori knife in a flourishing garden, ready for planting and weeding.
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Top 3 Essential Gardening Tools for Beginner Gardeners

A single, unassuming Japanese trowel, the Hori Hori knife, can excavate weeds, plant seedlings, and harvest crops, replacing several tools in a beginner's arsenal.

Mason Clarke·September 13, 2026
A thriving xerophyte garden created from transformed waste concrete aggregate, demonstrating sustainable landscape design.
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Fall tasks transform gardens with sustainable techniques

At the Horniman Museum and Gardens, 25 tonnes of waste concrete aggregate have been transformed into a thriving xerophyte landscape, challenging conventional garden creation.

Mason Clarke·September 10, 2026
A busy, sunlit garden center with diverse customers enjoying plants and interactive displays, showcasing a thriving retail environment.
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Garden Center Sales Soar as Consumers Embrace Practical, Experiential Trends

In July, garden center sales surged by +11% year-over-year, a stark contrast to the broader building and garden supply store sector's 4.

Mason Clarke·August 18, 2026
A gardener using the 3-hour rule to protect plants from intense midday summer sun, illustrating the importance of timing in extreme heat.
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How Does the 3-Hour Gardening Rule Help During Peak Summer Heat?

A recent university study showed that plants exposed to direct midday summer sun for over 30 minutes experienced irreversible cellular damage, according to Springer Nature .

Mason Clarke·August 8, 2026
A lush garden bursting with blooming foxgloves, attracting hummingbirds and bees, showcasing successful planting strategies.
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Gardeners Gain More Blooms with Smart Planting Strategies

After enduring a harsh winter, Digitalis Arctic Fox ‘Lemon Cream’ foxgloves not only survived but bloomed profusely, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators in horticultural zones 5-9, according to Su

Olivia Hart·June 19, 2026
Close-up of rich, dark garden soil with visible roots and dewdrops, symbolizing optimal conditions for plant growth.
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What Makes Garden Soil Best for Plant Growth?

Many problems with home gardens stem from poor soil physical conditions, not pests, diseases, or nutrient deficiencies, according to Oregon State University Extension Service .

Mason Clarke·June 5, 2026
Are Dying Plants Hurting Your Profits? How Glass City Greenhouse Reduces Retail Plant Waste
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Are Dying Plants Hurting Your Profits? How Glass City Greenhouse Reduces Retail Plant Waste

Retail plant waste, often called "plant shrinkage," significantly impacts profits due to a flawed supply chain that prioritizes speed over plant resilience. Glass City Greenhouse offers a solution by growing fundamentally hardier plants, reducing spoilage, and providing retailers with more resilient, profitable inventory.

Sponsored·June 2, 2026
A stunning show garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, showcasing a blend of exclusive and accessible design elements with vibrant, diverse plant life.
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Top 5 RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 Garden Trends You Need to See

At the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, a single Ayoba Arctic Ice King Protea plant, distinguished by its pure white blooms, yields a maximum of 10 flowers only after more than two years of cultivation,

Mason Clarke·May 20, 2026
Gardener's Secret Weapon: How Fertilizer US Fruit Bearing Fertilizer Gets You Larger, Juicier Tomatoes
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Gardener's Secret Weapon: How Fertilizer US Fruit Bearing Fertilizer Gets You Larger, Juicier Tomatoes

This article reveals that using a specialized fruit-bearing fertilizer, rather than an all-purpose one, is the secret to getting larger, juicier tomatoes. Fertilizer US offers phase-specific formulas designed to meet a tomato plant's changing nutritional needs from flowering to fruit development.

Sponsored·May 19, 2026
A symbolic image of discarded plastic garden items representing the failure of recycling programs, with a faded sign in the background.
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Why Garden Item Recycling Programs Collapsed

A recycling program for horticultural plastics, once adopted by over 50 garden centers across eight Canadian provinces, completely ceased operations.

Layla Quinn·May 5, 2026
A breathtaking, futuristic garden exhibit at the Philadelphia Flower Show 2026, featuring lush, diverse plants, sustainable design elements, and innovative horticultural displays under soft, natural lighting.
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Philadelphia Flower Show 2026 Gardening Trend Predictions Unveiled

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has unveiled its predictions for global gardening trends emerging from the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show. These insights highlight a shift towards ecological responsibility and personalization, influencing landscape designers and home gardeners alike.

Mason Clarke·April 9, 2026
A vibrant, ecologically conscious garden display at the Philadelphia Flower Show, featuring lush tropical plants and wild native flowers, showcasing future gardening trends.
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PHS Predictions for 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show Signal Bold Garden Shifts

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has unveiled its predictions for the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show, signaling a shift towards bolder, more ecologically conscious gardens. These emerging trends offer a glimpse into the future of American outdoor spaces.

Mason Clarke·April 8, 2026
A beautiful spring garden showcasing personalized landscaping trends, featuring blooming lilac bushes, a comfortable outdoor seating area, and unique decorative elements that reflect individual style and memory.
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The Rise of the Personal Garden: Top Emerging Garden Landscaping Trends for the Spring Season

This spring, homeowners are trading perfectly manicured lawns for deeply personal outdoor spaces that reflect memory, comfort, and unique style.

Mason Clarke·April 5, 2026
A stunning panoramic view of Longwood Gardens' Spring Blooms, featuring a vast array of colorful tulips and spring flowers under a bright sky, inspiring home gardeners.
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Longwood Gardens Spring Blooms Now On View Through May

Longwood Gardens' highly anticipated Spring Blooms display is now open, offering a vibrant showcase of seasonal flowers and providing rich inspiration for home gardeners.

Mason Clarke·March 30, 2026
Longwood Gardens Spring Blooms: A vast display of 150,000 vibrant tulips in red, yellow, and purple, with pathways and elegant structures.
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Longwood Gardens Spring Blooms Guide: See 150,000 Tulips Before May

Longwood Gardens' annual Spring Blooms attraction is now open, offering visitors a horticultural spectacle that runs through May 3 and features more than 150,000 tulips.

Mason Clarke·March 30, 2026