Winter is a break for gardeners. It’s a time to sit back and enjoy the fruits (pardon the pun) of your labor. You get to eat fruits and vegetables that you grew during some of the coldest nights in Michigan. It’s also a time to catch up on other hobbies, such as reading and coffee with friends. However, before the long nights by the fire with a cat on you lap begin, you need to prepare your gr…Read More
Fall is such a pleasant time of year in Michigan. We get to enjoy the changing of the colors, watch as the leaves fall to the ground, spend time outdoors in perfect weather, and watch Canadian geese head for warmer grounds. Fall is also the time to prepare your garden for spring planting, as well as plant any perennials or annuals you may have been planning. Abele Greenhouse & Garden Center in…Read More
Whether you just moved into a new house in Saginaw or you’ve lived in your home for years, there’s a good chance that there’s one thing that’s front and center on your mind at this time of year — how your yard looks. The good news is that the team at Abele Greenhouse and Garden Center is here to lend a helping hand! When you visit us, we’d be glad to offer gardening tips, ideas on land…Read More
At Abele Greenhouse & Garden Center, there’s nothing we love more than some good old fashioned landscape design. Whether you’re a new homeowner whose backyard is a blank slate for your creativity or you’ve owned your home for many years and it’s time for an update, the possibilities truly are endless. Frankly, it can be a little bit of a challenge to narrow it down to the things that y…Read More
While the winter months might slow down the gardener in your life, it is only a short season and once spring arrives, they will want to be ready to go for planting season. If you have a family member or friend who loves to spend time in their garden, put together the perfect list of gifts this holiday season to help them prepare for the busy growing season ahead. For all your greenhouse supplies i…Read More
There is perhaps no greater joy than when the springtime arrives and you plant your first seeds in the garden. In order to nurture your plants next spring, you will likely invest in a variety of fertilizers and compost soil. However, did you know that this winter you can prepare for the spring season by composting in your home? Perhaps you have been deterred from composting due to the moldy, milde…Read More
If you have a green thumb but not enough space in your yard to plant an actual garden, it’s likely that you are quite bummed about spring and summer coming around. Even if you have never planted a seed in your entire life, there is nothing that should prevent you from doing so now. All you really need in order to be a great gardener is a windowsill with some good sunlight and soon enough, you wi…Read More
We hear from our customers all the time that they love having plants in their home but they simply do not know how to keep them alive. While you may think all you have to do is pick out a plant and put it in a sunny corner of your apartment, this is not necessarily the case. In order for a plant to make the interior of your home more welcoming and beautiful, you’re going to have to give it the l…Read More
You’ve wanted your very own greenhouse forever, and finally your dream has come true, you are the proud owner of your very own. However, being the keeper of a greenhouse can be quite intimidating, especially if you haven’t done it before. After all, there is a lot of planning that goes into having a greenhouse that will actually thrive. Lucky for you, Abele Greenhouse & Garden Center is fu…Read More
We at Abele Greenhouse and Garden Center in Saginaw, see people in our store on a nearly daily basis who are wondering what exactly it is they are doing wrong in reference to their houseplants. We will tell you precisely what we tell them: winter is a difficult time for potted plants to flourish, so don’t feel too bad. On the other hand, there are steps you can take to ensure that your houseplan…Read More
