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From the Potting Bench: Fall Combination Planters

Fall planter season is in full swing. Our stores are stocked with blooming asters and mums, and we’ve put together some fresh designs to inspire your planting! Try adding a wrought iron sphere or tuteur for a polished look. As the weather cools and plants finish blooming, leave seed heads and grass plumes to use […]
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Lawn Care 101: Seeding Your Lawn

Fall is our favorite time to seed lawns. The ideal seeding window is from mid-August to mid-September. Whether you’re overseeding or starting fresh, the cooler, more consistent temperatures will make tending to young grass seedlings much easier. Our seed mixes have been selected specifically for southeastern Nebraska, and they’re updated yearly to include the most […]
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Grow & Share: Campbell’s + Food Bank of Lincoln

Did you know your green thumb can help alleviate hunger right here in Lincoln? We’re excited to kick off our annual Grow & Share program, connecting local gardeners with neighbors in our community who are in need of fresh produce. When your garden provides you with more than you can use, drop off the excess […]
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Landscaping 101: Fruit Trees

Fruit trees are a rewarding addition to the landscape. Not only do they serve as beautiful spring-flowering ornamentals, they produce a crop of fruit available for picking and eating fresh off the tree. Home-grown produce tastes like nothing you can find in a supermarket, often with more nutritional value.PruningUnfortunately fruit trees have some pest and […]
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Landscaping 101: Bagworms

Thryridopteryx ephemerafformis Bagworms are tiny pests that typically infest evergreens, but can also be found on deciduous plants. They are most obvious in their bag stage on leafless winter trees, but damage from these insects isn’t always apparent until the infestation is heavy. Timing is important in controlling bagworms, so knowledge of their life cycle […]
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Plant Profile: Hydrangea

Hydrangeas have replaced shrub roses as our go-to flowering shrub. Giant flower clusters liven up mid to late summer gardens, drying on the stem for winter interest. Many people have fond memories of old-fashioned hydrangeas in their parents or grandparents’ gardens, but new varieties add stunning color with extended bloom times. Hydrangeas are easy to […]
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Plant Profile: Clematis

Clematis are small flowering vines that add a gorgeous display of color to the landscape. They come in a range of whites, pinks, reds, and purples. They flower at different times of the year, depending on the variety. They are an old-fashioned cottage garden favorite, with new hybrids featuring large, sometimes double flowers in bright […]
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Landscaping 101: How to Plant a Tree (and what to do next!)

Planting a tree seems basic, but correct planting and proper care in the first few weeks can make all the difference in the life of your tree. To get your landscape off to a good start, here are some tips from Jason on our planting crew about how to plant a tree:1. Choose your site. […]
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Lawn Care 101: Common Lawn Weeds (and How to Control Them!)

“What is this, and how do I get rid of it?”We often hear this in our stores during the summer. Managing lawn weeds can be frustrating, even for seasoned homeowners. Better control can be achieved through preventing the germination and spread of weeds, rather than trying to get rid of them later in the season. […]