August is here and the hot weather continues to put stress on your Charlotte garden this month. It should come as no surprise that adequate hydration is a key item on your gardening to do list for this month. But, the nights are going to start being cooler again as August progresses so don't forget [...]
Last week we shared hurricane preparedness tips with you here and one of the elements was to have coolers handy to keep perishables cool. More than likely though, you purchased your cooler to use it for fun outdoor activities like tailgating, camping, boating or fishing. Regardless of its initial purpose, these tips will come in [...]
Pruning can be beneficial to shrubs and serves to encourage new plant growth, clean out dead or diseased parts, and maintain a shrub's shape or size. For many a shrub, late winter is an ideal time for pruning. With February upon us, now is a good time to trim back quite a few of the [...]
Now that winter has moved into the Charlotte area, you may want to protect your sensitive garden plants from frost and freezing temperatures. While many plants are hardy and can easily survive a Carolina winter it may be a good idea to help certain less hardy species to make it through the cold months unhurt. [...]
Turning the calendar and the cooler weather in the evenings this past week are welcome signs signaling the impending start of fall and with it, cooler temperatures. Time to plant your fall vegetable garden! Living in the North Carolina allows us gardeners to take advantage of not two but three growing seasons: cool temperature gardening [...]
Succulents add beautiful texture and dimension to any garden. Thanks to their fleshy stems or leaves in which they store water they are perfect for surviving a scorching hot southern summer. Mind you, they, too, would appreciate an occasional watering if rain has been amiss for a while. Super versatile as they are, you can [...]
Summer is in full swing and we invite you to take advantage of our nicely air-conditioned store at Park Road Shopping Center. Since AC alone will probably not be enough to lure you in, here's a look at some of the incredibly awesome summer living articles we have in stock to transform your summer from [...]
Hummingbirds' fluttery flight-pattern, incredible ability to hover in front of food sources and overall cuteness always makes seeing them a happy occasion. There are several things you can do to encourage them to frequent your North or South Carolina garden including planting hummingbird-attracting flowers and placing hummingbird feeders. North Carolina's Hummingbirds The hummingbird species living [...]
It shouldn't come as a surprise that herbs are popular plants at Blackhawk Hardware's Garden Center here in Charlotte and our customers love them. They don't take up a lot of space, aren't needy and are super useful to have on hand. Whether you plant herbs in your raised garden bed, containers on your patio, [...]
What do you think about when you think back to last weekend's Masters in Augusta? Probably Jordan Spieth's sad performance in the final round. But, right after that your thoughts might wander back to the immaculately trimmed and beautifully designed golf course with its signature azaleas. Such a spectacular show! It's that time of year [...]
