Gardening is a rewarding journey, offering satisfaction to both veteran green thumbs and those freshly venturing into the world of horticulture. A key gardening strategy that significantly enhances your plants’ health and growth is deadheading, which incorporates both pruning and pinching spent blossoms. The welcoming and knowledgeable team at Bloomer’s is always eager to guide […]
From the experts at Bloomer’s As we traverse the height of summer, our Jersey gardens unfold with striking colors, captivating scents, and the energetic buzz of busy pollinators. The dedication and care we’ve exerted in our gardens since the emergence of spring now blossom into luxuriant, lively landscapes. While July allows us to bask in […]
The allure of a garden party or outdoor gathering is amplified by the backdrop of a lush, vibrant garden. As the summer sun in New Jersey gently recedes, casting an inviting twilight glow, an array of flowering plants in decorative containers presents a sight to behold. At Bloomers, we celebrate the richness of colors and […]
Hoya have been popular house plants for decades and with good reason. They are extremely long-lived, have a classic, deep green, vining foliage and produce fragrant, light pink and red star-shaped flowers. Because of their thick waxy, foliage they are often called wax plants or sometimes porcelain flower referring to the unique texture of the […]
Starting plants from seeds is a fun and easy way to stretch those gardening dollars. Whether you are interested in annuals, perennials, herbs or vegetables you’ll find a great selection of seeds to start prior to planting out this spring. Of course you can also sow seeds directly into your garden beds. When you consider […]
Anthurium Care Family: Araceae Common Name: Flamingo Flower, Tail Flower, Painted Tongue Plant Botanical Name: Anthurium andraeanum Here’s a little secret: the beautiful heart-shaped “flowers” are not flowers! What makes these durable, easy-care houseplants so appealing are red, white, pink, or purple waxy leaves called spathes that flare from the base of the fleshy spike […]
Many folks are surprised to learn that autumn runs a close second to spring as an ideal planting time, but it’s true: cool temperatures, reliable rainfall, and short, bright days help plants make a quick and easy transition to your landscape. Despite the cold weather lurking around the corner, the entire first half of autumn […]
Asters are daisy-like perennials with starry-shaped flower heads. They bring delightful color to the garden in late summer and autumn when many of your other summer blooms may be fading. There are many species and varieties of asters, so the plant’s height can range from 8 inches to 8 feet, depending on the type. The plant can […]
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