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
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
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, a bouquet of flowers is an absolute must for your sweetheart. However, we have found that many people have no idea what sorts of flowers are the best for showing how much you care. Of course, there are always red roses, but that seems to be a bit played out these days. As a garden center, we know a lot about flowers here at Abele’s. This is why we have chosen …Read More
Now is a great time to get a lot of things done in your garden. The summer is weeks behind us, so the conditions are great for getting your space ready for spring gardening. Cooler air and a decent amount of rain are conducive to quick root growth. This means that fall is a good time to plant new trees and shrubs. Here are some things you can do now to get a head start for next spring: Clean up Ye…Read More
At the beginning of each year, people make all sorts of resolutions. Whether it is to get into better shape, spend more time with family, or budget their money more effectively, nearly everyone thinks of the new year as the perfect time to improve themselves. One of the many ways in which this is done is to choose a new hobby and pursue it. This year, we are encouraging your to take up gardening i…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
