Digger and Gina McLean
Frozen Plants: A Tale of Sadness
We are in Mississippi, so we don't have a lot of cold weather. We always have some cold weather in the winter, but our Fall flowers do...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- Apr 21, 2022
- 4 min
Tips for Planting Summer Containers
the Southern U.S. we have had a wet, cool spring and are just getting into our spring planting time. I'm a huge fan of planting flowers...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- Apr 15, 2022
- 2 min
Raised Garden Beds from Treated Lumber or Used Crossties?
By Digger & Gina McLean Since the pandemic started, the good news is that more people are gardening. And with the current high prices of...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- May 20, 2021
- 2 min
Plant Love!
Like many of you, I planted my summer porch containers a few weeks ago. I have containers on the porch at our office and some at home as...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- Apr 1, 2020
- 2 min
Why Won't My Tulips Bloom The Next Year?
Tulips are an iconic spring flower. We love the pictures of giant fields of tulips in beautiful colors, each with the perfect bloom...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- Jul 22, 2019
- 2 min
Sensational Sunflowers!
There are few flowers that say summer like sunflowers. Their bright yellow color and sturdy stalks make me smile and there is something...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- May 10, 2019
- 3 min
Bountiful Blueberries. Yes, You Can!
My dad can grow anything. He is a genius when it comes to soil and enjoys tinkering in the garden. He loves blueberries, so several...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- Apr 2, 2019
- 3 min
It's Hummer Time! How to Attract Hummingbirds to your Yard.
I have always loved hummingbirds. Their tiny bodies, fast wings and crazy antics bring a smile to my face. I look forward to the day...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- Mar 1, 2019
- 5 min
The Local Garden Center: Use it or Lose it!
We have been in the mulch and soil business for 40 years and much has changed over the years. My dad started working in the beginnings...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- Feb 5, 2019
- 3 min
The Benefits of Mulching Your Veggie Garden
Spring is just around the corner and it's time to think about gardening. We know that mulch helps in so many ways in our flowerbeds, but...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- Dec 4, 2018
- 2 min
Perfect Poinsettias
Poinsettias are the most loved Christmas plant. During the holidays you see them in churches, indoor Christmas displays and in pretty...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- Oct 29, 2018
- 2 min
The Urban Myth of Mulch Landscape Fires.
We've all seen the posts on Facebook. Someone's mulch just caught on fire and burned their home! Horrific pictures of melted siding...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- Sep 25, 2018
- 3 min
Himalayan Blue Poppies and Giant Rhododendrons, Oh My!
Vacation is always a good time to get away and see new things. This summer, we had the once in a lifetime chance to go to Scotland. ...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- Aug 2, 2018
- 2 min
Majestic Crape Myrtles!
Crape myrtles blooming is a sure sign that summer has arrived in the South. Their distinctive shape and beautiful flowers make them a...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- May 18, 2018
- 3 min
Irresistible Iris! A Flower Anyone Can Grow.
Iris is a long time favorite garden perennial. Our mothers and grandmothers loved them, for good reason. It's hardy, easy to grow and...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- May 14, 2018
- 2 min
Digger's Garden Boxes: Easy Containers for You!
What in the world is a Digger's Garden Box? I am so glad you asked! Digger's Garden Boxes are something new we are doing for the Spring...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- Mar 29, 2018
- 3 min
I Love Weeds And I'm Conflicted About It.
Weeds. Weeds are a problem for gardeners. We pull, we poison, we apply pre-emerge, we mulch, and we pull some more. Weeds can turn our...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- Mar 9, 2018
- 4 min
Really Rockin' Roses
Roses are a delightful flower. The wide variety of colors! The heavenly aroma! What Valentine's Day would be complete without that...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- Feb 20, 2018
- 2 min
Sometimes It's Awesome to Be Wrong!
I admit it. I was wrong, and sometimes that's awesome. The unexpected happens, and admitting I'm wrong is a blessing. Last month, I...
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Digger and Gina McLean
- Jan 25, 2018
- 2 min
It's Been a Hard Winter, My Camellias Didn't Bloom...
January is a time when nothing much is happening in the garden. Nothing is blooming, and most plants don't even have leaves. Yet there...
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