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Growing potatoes is fun and not that hard! Home gardeners can grow unique varieties that are not sold in local supermarkets. Choice of a potato variety for growing in a home garden depends on factors such as garden space availability, desired uses, and storage plans.To ensure quality and maximum productivity, purchase certified seed tubers. Certified potato tuber seed is seed of a known variety produced under strict standards to maintain seed… Read more

Putting your perennial plants to bed in the winter can be confusing. Some plants are very beneficial to wildlife and add beautiful textures to the garden in winter and should be left alone. But some plants need to be trimmed back to promote healthy growth and to prevent plant diseases.The time to cut back perennials is after at least one hard frost. Use a leaf blower to remove trimmed foliage from the area. Don't put any diseased foliage… Read more

Soil and Preparation: Gladioli are one of the easiest flowers to grow. They do well in a wide range of soil types – provided drainage is good, but they grow best in soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7. Most garden soil that will produce a good crop of vegetables or weeds will also grow good glads with little added fertilizer. Glads prefer full sunlight, but will do reasonably well with a little shade in early morning or late afternoon. Good… Read more

Wedel's has a plethora of roses plants available. Not sure which would best fit your landscape? Ask one of our professionals! Either stop in or call us at 269-345-1195 and ask to speak with someone in our Annuals & Perennials department. Browse our online selection of roses here!Hybrid Tea Roses – Large flowers generally on a single stem, medium to tall in height with long cutting stems.Grandiflora Roses – Large flowers will bloom in… Read more