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      Caring for Houseplants in the Fall: Maintenance Tips for the Changing Season Caring for Houseplants in the Fall: Maintenance Tips for the Changing Season As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, your houseplants will need some adjustments to thrive through the fall season. Caring for houseplants during this transitional time involves adapting to reduced sunlight, adjusting watering schedules, and revising fertilization practices. Here are expert tips to help...
      Orchids and Indoor Plants: How to Keep Them Thriving Orchids and Indoor Plants: How to Keep Them Thriving April 16 is National Orchid Day, making it the perfect time to celebrate these elegant and exotic flowers while also diving into the care of other beloved indoor plants. Whether you’re a seasoned plant enthusiast or just starting your indoor garden, understanding the needs of...
      Seed Starts in January Seed Starts in January January is an excellent time to do indoor gardening. Even though early spring is around the corner, you can get a head start on planting summer vegetable seeds indoors. You will have seedlings to look forward to planting outdoors with the anticipation of picking fresh...
      Al’s Holiday Gift Guide Al’s Holiday Gift Guide The holiday gift-giving season is upon us. Al’s Garden & Home has unique and useful gifts for everyone on your list. Whether your family, friends, or co-workers are outdoor enthusiasts or ones that love making their house a home, we are the only stop you’ll...
      Happy Earth Day: Build Your Own Terrarium Green World Happy Earth Day: Build Your Own Terrarium Green World Spring has sprung, and Earth Day is upon us - a moment to celebrate our amazing planet and reflect on how we can care for it. This year, why not bring a touch of nature indoors and embrace the eco-friendly trend of terrarium gardens? What...
      Growing Guide: Hanging Basket Care TipsHere is how to keep your beautiful hanging basket looking fantastic all summer long. With a few simple steps you can keep your basket full and growing strong. Ensure the Proper Conditions Allow at least ½ day of sun for sun loving hanging baskets in...
      Houseplant Fall Checklist: How to Prepare your Plants for the Weather Change Houseplant Fall Checklist: How to Prepare your Plants for the Weather Change As the weather changes, our houseplants might need a change too. Whether it is fertilizing, repotting, moving, watering, cleaning, checking for bugs, or just giving them some extra love. Here are some tips we find helpful! With summertime being so busy houseplants and their care...
      October Pruning Guide: What to Prune and What to Leave Until Spring October Pruning Guide: What to Prune and What to Leave Until Spring Pruning in October is an essential task as plants begin to enter dormancy, strategic pruning can promote healthier growth, enhance blooms, and prevent disease. However, knowing what to prune now and what to leave until spring is crucial for maintaining your garden’s health and vitality....
      Growing Roses to Rave About Growing Roses to Rave About Roses are such a staple in the garden and one of the most often considered bushes to plant when you want beauty both in the garden and on the table.  Their fragrance is often delightful and their perfect petals are unmatched by any other cut...
      Escape to Spring: Planting and Planning Your Dream Garden Escape to Spring: Planting and Planning Your Dream Garden Winter's icy grip may hold us tight, but soon, the world will explode in a symphony of color. What better way to welcome the warmth than with a garden bursting with life? Let's escape to spring and delve into the delightful world of planting and...
      Growing Guide: TomatoesTomatoes are America’s #1 choice for vegetable gardening. Picked fresh off the vine, they are full of flavor, nutrients and fun. There are many varieties to choose from and all have something to offer specific to their variety. Here’s a list of the choice varieties...
      Our Selection of Houseplants Our Selection of Houseplants At Al's Garden & Home, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with high-quality houseplants that can transform any room into a serene and welcoming space. We'll explore the benefits of houseplants, the different types of indoor plants, and some tips for caring for your...
      Winter's Sleeping Beauties Winter's Sleeping Beauties Winter is an excellent time to start thinking about your landscape and dream about your expectations for Spring. Sleeping Beauties are dormant perennials, trees, and shrubs, such as roses, hostas and many ornamental grasses that die down in the winter and then awaken in spring....
      Watering and Care for Perennials Watering and Care for Perennials Caring for popping perennials There is no “one-size fits all” rule for watering perennials. Some varieties endure drought and others require moisture all the time. Keep in mind that drought-tolerant perennials must be planted at least one year, along with regular irrigation, before they can...
      Perennial Blooms for June Perennial Blooms for June ¡Tropicalismo! Garden for Summer The lush look of tropical plants isn’t just dream in the Pacific Northwest; it can be a reality. There are several hardy perennials with an exotic tropical look to adorn your outdoor space. The keys are to select the right varieties for...
      Mum’s the Word for Fall Planting Mum’s the Word for Fall Planting Chrysanthemums, or Mums, provide bright, vivid color in your garden and containers. Mums are virtually synonymous with harvest time and reigns as “queen of fall flowers”. The single flowered Chrysanthemum was chosen as the official seal and crest of the Emperor of Japan. The Chrysanthemum...
      March Perennials’ Elite Eight March Perennials’ Elite Eight It’s that time of year…. Madness about Perennials! We’ve selected our Elite Eight for early spring. Perennials are plants that come back year after year, and they can be a great addition to any garden. March is the perfect time to plant perennials because it...
      Dig Into May: Expert Garden Tips for the Month Ahead Dig Into May: Expert Garden Tips for the Month Ahead Spring showers can linger through May in the Pacific Northwest, but it is a great time to plant and tend to your garden. The soil and temperatures are warming up and the colorful blooms are ready to show off. So, what should you be doing...
      Growing Guide: Getting Your Orchid to Rebloom “My orchid is green and healthy, and I fertilize it regularly. So why won’t it bloom?” The main reason orchids do not bloom is lack of sufficient light. When an orchid is in bud or in flower, it can be placed in any light exposure...
      Pacific Northwest Porch Perfection: Container Gardening Hacks for Small Spaces Pacific Northwest Porch Perfection: Container Gardening Hacks for Small Spaces Living in the Pacific Northwest, we're all about embracing the outdoors. But what if your outdoor space is more like a "shoebox balcony" than sprawling garden? Fear not, fellow plant enthusiasts! Container gardening is your ticket to a thriving urban oasis. This month let's explore...
      Growing Guide: Drought Tolerant PlantsIn order for a plant to withstand long periods of dry weather, it is necessary to dig in a lot of organic amendments such as compost, aged manure or peat moss. These materials will help hold moisture in the soil. Start your plants off with...
      Als-gardencenter 'Creeping Tricolor' Sedum, 1 Quart perennial
      Creeping Sedum

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      Als-gardencenter 'Ascot Rainbow' Euphorbia, 5 Inch perennial
      Als-gardencenter 'Ascot Rainbow' Euphorbia, 5 Inch perennial
      Euphorbia

      (Euphorbia)

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      Al's Garden & Home of Gresham7505 SE Hogan Rd. 97080(503) 491-0771 STORE HOURS 9am - 6pm 7 Days a Week Al’s Garden & Home: Proudly Serving Gresham About Our Gresham Nursery Al's Garden & Home in Gresham, Oregon is an extension of our Gresham growing facility, providing a convenient retail...
      Growing Guide: Figs, Persimmons & QuinceFigs All figs are self-fertile and can produce two crops in a season if summers are long enough. The first crop is produced on last year’s wood. The second crop is produced on current season’s wood. Figs are ripe when the fruit detaches easily from...
      Defying the Chill: Top Perennials for February Blooms in the Pacific Northwest Defying the Chill: Top Perennials for February Blooms in the Pacific Northwest The Pacific Northwest may be known for its mild winters, but February can still feel like a long stretch of gray. But fear not gardeners! There are vibrant bursts of color waiting to light up your February landscape with the right choice of perennials. Let's...
      Twelve Days of Poinsettias Twelve Days of Poinsettias Did you know Al’s Garden & Home grows thirty varieties of poinsettias? The poinsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima, is a classic winter holiday plant that adds color and beauty. We begin with high-quality cuttings from breeders in Mexico and Central America. These gorgeous annuals take care and...
      Forcing Bulbs for Early Spring Blooms Forcing Bulbs for Early Spring Blooms Bring Spring Indoors The Pacific Northwest's mild winters and lush landscapes are a gardener's dream. But why wait for spring to arrive when you can bring it indoors? Forcing bulbs is a fantastic way to enjoy vibrant blooms early in the season. By tricking bulbs...