How to Care for Perennial Hibiscus in Wisconsin
By Lisa Rensberry, Christen Farm Nursery
Perennial hibiscus, often called hardy hibiscus brings a tropical flair to Wisconsin gardens with its dinner-pl
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How to Get Your Shrub Roses Ready for Winter In Wisconsin
by Lisa Rensberry, Christen Farm Nursery
As temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, it’s time to get your shrub roses ready for the
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How to Use Gypsum in Your Yard for Winter Dog Urine Spots
By Lisa Rensberry, Christen Farm Nursery
Dog urine can leave unsightly yellow or brown patches on your lawn, especially noticeable after the s
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Greg and Chris Christen put their faith in our community and planted a tiny seedling of a business. Chris planned to run it on her own until her daughter Lisa graduated with a degree in Landscape Desi
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The Autumn Blaze maple tree is a hybrid species comprised of a mix of red maple and silver maple. This fast growing, easy to care for tree with gorgeous fall color has been wildly popular for 20 years
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Here are some tips to keep these beetles from defoliating your trees, shrubs, flowers and garden.Every summer, questions pour in to us regarding the Japanese Beetles that are voraciously devouring peo
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The question: What do I need to plant a butterfly garden?
Small or large, we can do our part in attracting butterflies and bees to our gardens. Containers on the front steps are just as successful as
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The question: Should I be worried about residual pesticide levels in my compost I make myself or buy at Christen Farm Nursery?In short: No, the residual levels are mostly broken down and the benefit
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What's the best way to loosen up heavy clay soil? Many people try using sand especially since it's in such abundance in our area. Sand is usually not the answer through as drainage in soil depends on
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Early spring and fall have always been traditional times for planting, but with the development of many methods of growing plants and rooting products, planting at other times of the year is not only
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If you are looking for an organic fertilizer that you can use on your lawn and your garden, try Milorganite. It's a slow release formula that eliminates problems with excessive growth like const
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