How-To Videos
Armstrong Garden Centers can help with your gardening dilemma. Watch instructional how-to videos to show you how to create a great landscape or garden.
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Edibles for Summer Gardens
Harvesting your own, super-fresh vegetables and fruit is one of the best things about summer. It’s so easy to do, and nothing tastes better than “home grown”! Spring and early summer is the time to plant summer veggies like peppers, squash, pumpkins, tomatoes, melons and strawberries. Selecting the site Full sun (at [...] Read Full Article -
Spring Lawn Care
A few simple tasks done in early spring will help you have a beautiful green lawn all summer. Clean Up – In early spring, thoroughly rake all leaves, and winter debris from off your lawn Mow – Once your lawn begins to grow, mow and edge it to give it a nice [...] Read Full Article -
How to Plant and Grow Paperwhites
Paperwhites are a form of narcissus, related to daffodils. They are highly fragrant and very easy to grow! Read Full Article -
How To Choose Spring Flowers for Your Garden
Spring flowers can enhance the color of your garden with minimal effort. You may also like our Container Garden Video to help you learn how to pot your plants. Read Full Article -
How to Plant a Container Garden
Gardening in pots or containers is fun and easy. You can dedicate as much or as little time and space as you want. Container gardens require little work, can be creative, and can change quickly. The only “must” requirement: regular watering. Choose your pot (make sure it has holes for drainage) Lightweight [...] Read Full Article -
How to Plant a Hanging Basket
Learn how to make the most out of your hanging baskets by learning about soil prep to adding a wide variety of different plants so you can make your garden look beautiful. Read Full Article -
Fuchsia Basics How To
Fuchsias are unlike any other plant because most their beauty comes from underneath with their ornament like blossoms which makes them great for pots or hanging baskets. They are also great in the shade and provide tons of color. Read Full Article -
How To Plant Blueberries
Blueberries are a great shrub that will provide you with year around interest. They will also provide you with great tasting fruit. Blueberries are easy to grow as long as you choose the right type. Read Full Article -
Herb Basics How To
Nothing’s better than fresh herbs added to foods. Herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow. They can be grown in the ground or in pots. Most herbs like full sun and regular water. Choosing your herbs Grow what you’ll use—what are your favorites? Grow what’s expensive to buy in the grocery [...] Read Full Article -
Favorite Shrubs for California Gardens
It's a good idea to use shrubs in your garden for a couple of reasons. They are easy to care for, they are low maintenance, and usually provide greenery year around. Read Full Article

