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For the Do-It-Yourself-ers: Growing Onions in Zone 6

Onions are a very rewarding vegetable to grow in your home garden. They are easy to plant, take up very little space, and store well after harvest. Zone 6 in the Lehigh Valley offers the perfect balance of cool springs and warm summers that onions love. With the right variety…

Landscaping, Plant Healthcare, Plants

How to Prune Hydrangeas the Right Way

Hydrangeas are a signature shrub in Lehigh Valley landscapes: generous blooms, relatively low maintenance, and varieties suited to nearly every spot from morning-sun beds to shadier foundation plantings. Pruning them correctly matters because different hydrangea types flower on different wood.

Gardening

Indeterminate vs. Determinate Potatoes: What DIY Gardeners Need to Know

Potatoes are one of the most productive and forgiving crops for home gardeners, but confusion often starts with one simple distinction: determinate vs. indeterminate varieties. Understanding how each type grows directly affects how you plant, care for, and harvest your potatoes. Getting these factors right will lead to higher yield…

Colorful fall chrysanthemums for gardening and decoration at Herbein's Garden Center.

Plant Healthcare, Plants

How to Take Care of Your Fall Mums

Whether you picked them up to brighten your entryway or to fill out your flower beds, taking proper care of your mums will help them stay vibrant longer, and even come back next year if you treat them right.

Pink lily flower at Herbein's Garden Center, ideal for gardening and outdoor decor.

Plants

Low-Maintenance Perennials

If you want to add low-maintenance perennials to your landscape beds in Pennsylvania, choosing a native plant species is ideal!