Category Archives: Gardening Articles

2024 Garden Trends: Discover Nature’s Splendor with Hampton Nursery

As the new year unfolds, the gardening world is abuzz with trends that celebrate the harmony between human and nature, bringing to the forefront practices that enhance the sustainability and enjoyment of gardening. At Hampton Nursery, we’re thrilled to share with you the leading gardening trends of 2024, each emphasizing a deep commitment to nurturing […]

Planning Your Vegetable Garden: What to Grow This Year

Starting a vegetable garden brings the excitement of fresh, homegrown veggies to your table. Hampton Nursery is committed to encouraging gardeners at all levels to develop flourishing and productive vegetable gardens. Whether you’re fine-tuning your gardening skills or preparing to plant your very first seed, selecting your garden’s plants is your initial step toward a […]

The Foundation of Your Garden: The Importance of Soil Health

At Hampton Nursery, we believe that the success of any garden—be it a vibrant vegetable plot or a picturesque landscape of flowers—starts with the health of the soil. Soil is more than just the earth beneath our feet; it’s a dynamic ecosystem teeming with life, providing nourishment and support to your plants. As we gear […]

Houseplant of the Month: Easter Lily

Did you know that Easter lilies are the fourth largest potted plant crop grown in the U.S.? With Easter approaching, no doubt many homes and churches will soon be graced with the fragrant and lovely white trumpet-shaped flowers, symbolic of spring, purity and the Lord’s Resurrection. But how can you enjoy your fragrant flower long […]

Houseplant of the Month: Shamrock

What is a Shamrock Plant? The potted shamrock plant (Oxalis regnellii) is a small specimen, often reaching no more than 6 inches. Leaves are in a range of shades and delicate flowers bloom off and on during fall, winter and spring. Leaves are clover shaped and some think the plant brings good luck. It has […]

How to Read a Grass Seed Label

If more is better, than a lot should be great! That seems to be the logic when buying grass seed. To get the best results when seeding this spring, it might help to understand a few of the basics. Let’s take a look at a typical seed label: First of all, what do those names […]

Houseplant of the Month: Phalaenopsis Orchid

If you are lucky enough to have a Phalaenopsis, you are about to enter the wonderful world of growing orchids! Phals are one of the easiest orchids to grow in the home. If you follow a few basic requirements, these plants will reward you with several months of beautiful blooms. Water How often you water […]

Indoor Gardening with Kids

When the outdoor garden is tucked away for the winter — the saplings supported, the grass seed sown and the spring bulbs tucked snugly away in their flower beds — it’s time for indoor gardening fun! Many plants can be successfully grown indoors by children, including the pits and seeds of many grocery items (who […]