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The Strader's Blog

Check back often for the latest announcements, planting tips and ideas for your lawn and garden projects.

  • September 15, 2026·

Bulbs: Increasing Your Yield

Learn how to divide and multiply five types of bulbs to expand your spring garden display year after year.
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  • September 11, 2026·

Paws in the Garden

Paws in the garden: design planting beds, play zones, and shade that work with your dog's habits for a yard everyone can enjoy.
  • September 8, 2026·

The Purrfect Garden

The Purrfect Garden: build a safe, enriching outdoor space for cats with sensory plants, safe boundaries, and cozy resting spots.
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  • September 1, 2026·

Beautiful Native Gardens, Less Water

Beautiful native gardens use less water and thrive through summer heat. Learn how layered plantings and grasses cut irrigation needs.
  • August 28, 2026·

Houseplants and Humidity

Learn why AC-dried air stresses tropical houseplants and how humidity zones, pebble trays, and grouping can keep them healthy.
  • August 25, 2026·

Lower Maintenance, Lasting Beauty

Discover how smart plant choices, mulching, and efficient design create a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape with less upkeep.
  • August 23, 2026·

Shade Sooner Than Later

Discover fast-growing shade trees like red maple and river birch, plus expert planting tips for quicker, healthier canopy growth.
  • August 21, 2026·

Saving Summer Garden Harvests

Prevent common midsummer crop problems like blossom end rot and powdery mildew with tips on watering, mulching, and heat stress relief.