Garden Living Blog

Celebrate the Grilling Season with these Ultimate Tips and Tricks There’s nothing better than enjoying a tasty, hot-off-the-grill meal. To kick off the season of sizzle, we’re here to help grill masters everywhere start the fire and satisfy those summer cravings. Whether it’s for a Memorial Day grilling extravaganza or a [...] Read Full Article

        Succulents continue to be one of the biggest trends in gardening. They are super easy to grow and come in a wide variety of shapes and colors. Succulents are plants that store water in their leaves or stems [...] Read Full Article

A water-wise garden can be easy, fun and ultimately require very little maintenance. And, it can also be beautiful! You don't have to sacrifice having a beautiful garden to be greener and save water. Here are some tips.   Use less lawn. Try alternatives to traditional thirsty grass lawns. Groundcovers, dwarf ornamental [...] Read Full Article

Happy Cinco de Mayo!! Grow your own salsa garden at home to enjoy this summer! Even in the smallest spaces you can grow your own salsa garden in a container.  We'll show you how in 5 easy steps.   1. Choose your container. Its important to pick a container with good drainage [...] Read Full Article

Choosing and placing art pieces for your garden can add color, style, and a sense of your personality. In the same way that you choose art for the inside of your home, choose pieces for your garden that [...] Read Full Article

Celebrate Spring by passing along your love of gardening to your kids! Kids love to get outside and get their hands dirty! They are curious about nature. Spend time with your child in your backyard. Teach them to appreciate caring and nurturing plants and the value of growing your own food [...] Read Full Article

10 Easy Flowers that can Take the Heat and Bloom all Summer   Butterfly Weed - Beautiful red and yellow blooms sit atop kelly green foliage. This is a must-have for anyone wanting to attract butterflies to their gardens. Great for [...] Read Full Article

There are many reasons to love Ladybugs Ladybugs are members of the beetle family. Legend has it that the name ladybug came from European farmers, during the middle ages, who prayed to the Virgin Mary for help when their crops were being destroyed by insects. Ladybugs came and ate the harmful [...] Read Full Article

Growing Great Tomatoes Nothing can compare to the taste of home-grown vegetables and herbs. And a salad or sandwich topped with fresh, juicy tomatoes is one of summers great simple pleasures. Step 1 The first step is to find a sunny spot. Tomatoes, and most other herbs and veggies prefer a full sun [...] Read Full Article

Certified Organic!  At Armstrong Garden Centers we feature Organiks Vegetables and Herbs the only certified-organic vegetable and herb collection in California. That means the healthiest, safest, most flavorful, homegrown vegetables and herbs for your family. Organiks vegetable and herb starter plants are custom-grown by Armstrong Growers just for us. Included in the collection are modern [...] Read Full Article