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3 Tips for Protecting Your Garden While Vacationing This Summer

The summer is peaking, and you’re excited about your upcoming travel plans. Your tickets are booked, you’ve made your plans for where you’re going to be visiting, and your neighbors have assured you that they will keep an eye on your mail.

The one thing you’re still somewhat fretting over, though, is your garden. What will happen to your garden bed when you’re out for the week?

Don’t worry, though. Your garden should be strong enough to survive on its own for a while. You just need to give it some encouragement.

From our garden center nursery in Bucks County to you, Leck’s Greenhouses offers some pointers for how to keep your garden flourishing while you’re away.

 

1) Feed your garden before you go.

First things first, make sure to give your garden a little extra love before heading off. Nourish your garden with compost to ensure your plants are healthy and vital, as this will help them withstand going untended during your travels.

Though making sure your garden is well cared-for is always important, putting in a little extra before your vacation can go a long way.

 

2) Add a layer of mulch.

This layer will be essential to protecting your garden’s wellbeing while you’re away. Adding a thick, robust layer of mulch to your garden can do wonders, and will assist in shielding your garden against any extreme fluctuations in temperature, invading pests, and undesirable weeds, while preventing moisture from evaporating.

Also, keep in mind that not all mulches are made equally. Some are better for your garden bed than others; mulches that are organic and untreated will be your best bet.

 

3) Water it while away.

There is indeed a way to water your plants when you’re out for the week. Try taking an empty, plastic water bottle and puncturing tiny holes into it. Bury the bottle in your garden bed, ideally near your thirstiest plants, with the bottle’s head poking out of the earth. Fill it with water, and screw the cap back on to prevent evaporation. As the soil dries out, it will pull water into itself through the bottle’s holes. Neat, huh?

Questions or comments? To contact the premier garden and flower nursery in Bucks County, give Leck’s Greenhouses a call today at 215-664-8648.

 

Why You Should Grow Your Own Vegetables and Herbs

Planting a garden full of flowers creates a pleasant scene to see outside your home every day. But what about plants that do more than just look beautiful? Why not plant something you can actually use? Here at Leck’s Greenhouses, Bucks County’s leading garden center, we have a host of healthy vegetables and delicious herbs that you can easily grow, cook and eat!

 

Grow Plants with a Purpose

 

Vegetables are some of the healthiest foods that you can put in your body, providing you with multiple vitamins as well as necessary nutrients like calcium, magnesium, fiber and potassium.

 

We have over a dozen types of tomatoes, as well as more than a dozen types of peppers, including both hot and sweet!  We also have cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant and more.

 

Using fresh herbs, on the other hand, is an easy and tasty way to add healthy nutrients to your diet, offering vitamins, antioxidants, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits. In addition, tending to or simply visiting your herb garden can even help relieve stress. Gardening alone is very relaxing, but herb gardening combines the stress-relieving effects of gardening with the natural stress-relief of aromatherapy.

 

With our collection, you’ll never need to buy spices again. You can grow lavender, basil, sage, thyme, rosemary, mint, oregano, cilantro and more. These can be the perfect complements to your grilled veggies or any other home-cooked meal.

 

You’ll feel a sense of pride, learning a new skill and becoming self-sufficient. Plus, you will save money in the long run.

 

See for Yourself!

 

Our hours of operation for May have expanded. We are now open every day from 9 am to 5 pm, including Sunday. Not only can our team help you select the perfect plants, but we can also tell you how! We’ll make sure you have all the tools and supplies you need.

 

To speak with one of our experts and learn what other plants we have available, contact us today. You can call 215-664-8648 or fill out the contact form here on our website. And, of course, you can visit our full-service plant nursery in Bucks County at Leck’s Greenhouses.

What’s in Bloom This June from Your Bucks County Nursery & Garden Center? Vegetables!

Have you ever considered growing your vegetables at home? With our plentiful supply and expertise, you’ll be cooking your own home-grown veggies before you know it! Check out some of the vegetables you can purchase at our plant nursery here in Bucks County, Leck’s Greenhouses.

Visit the beautiful garden center serving Bucks County, PA, Leck’s Greenhouses, to see our veggies, herbs, flowers and more, up close and in person! Our team of experts will be happy to assist you with selecting the right plants and advising you on how to grow them best. To learn more, give us a call at 215-664-8648 or fill out a contact form here on our website.

Get Your Mom the Gift That Keeps on Giving This Mother’s Day: Perennials, Annuals & More!

Why get your mother a flower that won’t even last a week when you can give her a plant that she can cherish all year long, or perhaps even several years?

This Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, get your mom the gift that keeps on giving! All moms like flowers, but all moms love plants. Visit us here at Leck’s Greenhouses, the leading nursery and garden center in all of Bucks County, PA, to pick up something special for your mother. Whether you’re looking for a perennial, an annual, a vegetable or an herb, we guarantee that you’ll find something that she’ll love.

While perennials continue to grow back year after year, annuals will only live for one long growing season.

Why wouldn’t I choose a flower that grows back by itself every year?

While having flowers and plants that grow back every year is pretty amazing to experience, some people prefer annuals so that they can change the look of their garden on a yearly basis. Typically, an annual’s flowering period will last longer than that of a perennial.

Here at Leck’s Greenhouses, we offer a wide variety of both perennial and annual plants for sale this Mother’s Day, as they are unique and beautiful in their own ways.

Does your mom love to cook?

Buy her fresh vegetables and herbs! We have many types of tomatoes and peppers, as well cucumbers and zucchini. We also grow lavender, sage, thyme, rosemary, oregano and more.

Our team would love to help you pick something perfect for your mother. Come discover that magic here at Leck’s Greenhouses. We have a huge collection of gorgeous plants for sale. Be sure to stop by before May 13. Our hours of operation for the remainder of April are as follows:

Sunday: 10am – 4pm

Monday to Saturday: 9am to 5pm

Beginning in May, we’ll be open 9am to 5pm on Sunday as well.

To speak with a friendly associate and find out what other plants we have in stock, contact us today! Please call 215-664-8648 or fill out a contact form here on our website. And of course, to buy perennial or annual plants in Bucks County for this upcoming Mother’s Day, visit Leck’s Greenhouses.

What’s in Bloom This May from Your Bucks County Nursery & Garden Center

 

Spring is finally here! Here are just a handful of our annual plants that you can buy here in Bucks County at Leck’s Greenhouses:

Flowers Vegetables Herbs
  • Non-Stop Begonias
  • Tomatoes
  • Lavender
  • Aloha Begonias
  • Peppers
  • Sage
  • Geraniums
  • Cucumbers
  • Basil
  • Sunpatiens
  • Zucchini
  • Rosemary

Visit the leading nursery and garden center serving Bucks County, PA, Leck’s Greenhouses, to check out all of the aforementioned plants, and many more, up close and in person! Our friendly team would be more than happy to help you pick out the perfect plants for your home. For more information, please call 215-664-8648 or fill out a contact form here on our website.

 

How to Prepare Your Garden for Spring

Do you want a healthy, beautiful garden all spring and summer? Unfortunately, that won’t happen on its own. It’s time to start moving! Here are some tips to get you started courtesy of our experts at Leck’s Greenhouses, the leading home garden center serving Bucks County!

Clean your garden by removing debris like leaves, leftover snow or anything else that doesn’t belong. Eliminate weeds from the roots to ensure that they don’t return later. It’s also wise to take this time to make sure that you have the tools you’ll need going forward for the rest of the year.

Revitalize the soil and add moisture from organic material such as compost or manure because it is probably dried out and packed after winter. You may even want to test the soil to determine which nutrients it needs. If necessary, add more fertilizer to boost the soil’s health, and in turn, increasing the life of your plants.

Trim old plants that survived the winter. Prune accordingly, so they grow anew in the spring. With unpredictable weather conditions, be sure to wait until at least April in case there is another temperature drop. Prune plants immediately after they bloom to prevent cutting off future flowers. Summer plants, on the other hand, should be pruned early in the spring.

Along with fertilizers and organic materials, we also recommend that you consider adding mulch to your blooming garden. Just a few inches of mulch will help prevent weeds from growing and diseases from infesting. It also retains moisture and maintains the temperature. Just be sure to keep the mulch a few inches away from the plant stems, so the roots don’t rot.

Once you’ve made the necessary preparations and the garden is in shape, it’s time to plant new flowers and shrubs. Some plants that are perfect for this time of year include shrubs, bulbs, and daffodils. Check out our video for some more examples! 

If you’re ready to start prepping your garden for the warm weather ahead, and you’re looking for a garden store in Bucks County, PA, we urge you to visit Leck’s Greenhouses! Our friendly and knowledgeable team are more than happy to help you plan your garden.

 

What’s in Bloom This April — From Your Bucks County Home Garden Center

 

It’s isn’t too soon to start your garden so it’s blooming and beautiful in time for the warm weather ahead. Some plants that are perfect to plant this time of year include Mountain Pink (Creeping Phlox), Heuchera, and Euphorbia, among a variety of other bulbs, daffodils and shrubbery. Visit our home garden center serving Bucks County, PA, Leck’s Greenhouses, to see all of these plants and more up close and in person!

If you’re looking for a comprehensive garden store in the Greater Bucks County area with a wide selection of flowers and experienced staff to assist you in completing your dream garden, Leck’s Greenhouses is the place for you. To learn more, call 215-664-8648 or fill out a contact form here on our website.

Spring Planning Series: 4 Considerations to Make for This Year’s Garden

As the cold temperatures of winter start to melt away, doing a bit of prior planning before spring officially arrives can help you make improvements over last year’s planting, making your garden better than ever before.

Sit down and think about what you planted last year, and how you can improve your habits and spacing to increase both the aesthetic and practical value of your garden. Here are four questions to ask yourself to get started!

 

  • How did my vegetables turn out? If you grow vegetables, think about the flavor and ease of planting when deciding if you would like to plant them again. Did your family members enjoy eating them? Did they grow well in your climate? Were they resistant to local diseases and insects? If the answer to all of these questions is yes, you will likely want to head down to your plant store in Bucks County to pick up some of the same seeds. If not, consider picking up a different variety of vegetable or doing a little more research on the best plants to grow in your area.

 

  • How will my time commitment change? A new job, baby or a change in your schedule can mean that you may have less time to invest in your spring garden. If you anticipate that you’ll have less time to spend maintaining your garden this year, check out the low-maintenance section of our garden shop in Feasterville and consider investing in shrubs and native plants that will require less care.

 

  • Will my age affect my gardening? As we get older, we naturally have less energy to spend pruning and dealing with insects and pests. You may also find that as you age, you have more trouble spending time on your knees weeding or bending down to water your plants. If you are finding that you are having back or leg pain when gardening, consider investing in taller plants and those that require less maintenance this year.

 

  • How is my spacing? As a gardener, you know that each plant needs space to grow and spread its roots. Consider how your spacing affected last year’s garden and cut down any shrubs and trees that have grown too close together and encroach on each other’s space.

 

If you need help planning this year’s garden, head to Leck’s Greenhouses! Our team can help you decide how to improve your planning and make this year’s garden the best one yet!

 

3 Reasons to Start Gardening This Spring

Though spring might be the last thing on your mind during this cold and snowy winter, now is the perfect time to start thinking about how you would like to decorate your yard or garden with flowers or green plants when the temperatures start to rise.

If you haven’t yet taken up gardening as a hobby, this spring is the perfect time to visit Leck’s Greenhouses, your local garden store in Feasterville, to learn more about how to get started! Some of the benefits of gardening this spring include the following:

 

  • Exercise that’s fun. When you rake, dig with a shovel or pull weeds, you’ll be toning your arms, legs and back! Gardening is the perfect option for someone who wants to spend more time outdoors moving their body but isn’t a fan of traditional exercise.

 

  • Less stress. After you initially plant flowers, the regular daily maintenance will provide a great sense of accomplishment as you watch your garden blossom, which contributes to a less stressful life! Many gardeners find working on their plants to be therapeutic and very relaxing.

 

  • A more beautiful property. Planting a new bed of flowers is a great way to add a little pop of color to your property! You can choose flowers in nearly every color imaginable, so there’s sure to be a choice that you love that also compliments your home’s design.

 

Know someone who could use some of the therapeutic benefits of gardening? Pick them up a gift card from Leck’s Greenhouses today! This is a perfect gift because it allows you to choose anything you want, so you won’t have to worry about your gift being shoved in a closet to go to waste.

Leck’s Greenhouses is currently running a special promotion, giving away a free $10 gift card with the purchase of a $50 gift card. It’s our way of thanking our customers for helping us become one of the best plant stores in Bucks County. Contact us today to learn more!

 

Have You Started Planning Your Next Big Gardening Project Yet?

If you’ve allowed to winter season to tempt you into resting on your laurels, you might be doing your garden a serious injustice! Though the winter season has arrived and it’s beginning to get too cold to plant those gorgeous perennial flowers that you’ve been dreaming of, now is an excellent time of year to begin planning the changes to your garden that you would like to make in 2018.

At Leck’s Greenhouses, the top garden center in Bucks County, we understand that you are itching to start working in your garden, but planning during winter can certainly help make things easier come spring!

We believe that winter is the perfect time to survey your property and get your creative juices flowing. By creating detailed plans ahead of time, you can jump right into your gardening once the warmer temperatures return!

Consider taking the time to speak with a landscaping or hardscaping company to update the design of your garden and add more space for the plants that you want. If you don’t yet have ideas for your 2018 garden, consider checking out what other people have done on websites like Pinterest and Instagram for some inspiration from fellow planters!

Want to flex your green thumb during the winter? Leck’s Greenhouses has got you covered! Contact our plant nursery in Bucks County today to learn more about how you can incorporate plants into your home throughout the colder months.

No matter what your source of garden inspiration is, our team at Leck’s Greenhouses can help you turn your vision into a reality come spring with a little planning. We also sell gift cards that are perfect for the gardener in your life who has everything! Give our team a call today at 215-664-8648 to get started!