Author: TeesPlants

  • Caring for Fall Mums in Zone 6b

    Few plants define the autumn landscape quite like hardy garden mums (Chrysanthemum). Available in rich rusts, deep burgundies, golden yellows, and clean whites, these dense mounds of color are the quintessential porch and garden centerpiece. With proper attention to watering, sunlight, and seasonal transitions, you can easily keep your mums vibrant from early September straight…

  • Garlic is Here!! (How to Plant!)

    Garlic is Here!! (How to Plant!)

    Garlic is set to be delivered this week to those lucky enough to have ordered in time! I’ve received lots of late requests, which due to the way the supply variations work, I simply cannot fulfill. Sorry about that πŸ™ – Please make sure to order by my advertised deadline in 2027! πŸ™‚ This is…

  • Transform Your Yard: Expert Gardening Services in Chatham-Kent with Tee’s Plants

    Transform Your Yard: Expert Gardening Services in Chatham-Kent with Tee’s Plants

    Is your backyard feeling more like a chore than a retreat? Whether you are looking to boost your curb appeal, plant a thriving vegetable garden, or simply reclaim your weekends from endless weeding, Tee’s Plants is here to help. As a proud local business serving Chatham-Kent, we understand the unique climate, soil conditions, and seasonal…

  • Garlic 2026

    Garlic 2026

    Do you want fancy garlic seed? Order from Tee’s Plants before Aug 15th 2026 for the LARGEST garlic you’ve seen! Delivered perfectly cured before planting time! (Around Halloween here in Chatham-Kent!) EMAIL: ORDER@TEESPLANTS.COM Include your desired cultivar, size, and quantity, and you will be sent an invoice via Square over email. Minimum 5 bulbs. Drop-delivered…

  • 2026 Theme: Disco Inferno

    2026 Theme: Disco Inferno

    Each year, Tee’s Plants anxiously awaits the planned themes from local horticultural societies, but unfortunately they tend to plan too late. Tee’s Plants will no longer be participating in growing for localized garden themes, and will instead celebrate our unique vibrancy with our own stunning theme for the year, consisting of several individual tones and…

  • From The Friends of the Bees: Favorite Annuals for 2025

    Repost from fotb.ca: The Friends of the Bees have selected interesting annuals we recommend you try for the year of 2025! Consider trying these varieties which provide both stunning looks, and help assist your pollinator friends. Growers celebrating with the Friends of the Bees will often offer FOTB annuals of the year for you to…

  • Tee’s Plants is Cancelling American varieties

    As tensions around trade policies continue to rise, the future of cross-border seed sourcing has become increasingly uncertain. Recent developments suggest that tariffs on American agricultural products, including seeds, may increase significantly, making them less viable for small growers like us. In response, Tee’s Plants will be phasing out all American seed varieties by 2026…

  • How to Build Cheap Flower Baskets and Planters (2025)

    How to Build Cheap Flower Baskets and Planters (2025)

    Hanging baskets are a beautiful part of the summer. Whether they’re hanging in your city’s downtown or over your porch, they always deliver a punch of colour. They’re also quite expensive to buy in-season, especially when they’re purchased from somewhere convenient like a grocery store. These days, seeing prices of up to $75+ per planter…

  • Different Colour, Different Needs

    Different Colour, Different Needs

    If you’re reading on Tee’s Plants, you probably love flowers. That means you might even have a favorite colour! I love orange marigolds, for example! Something you may (or maybe not) have experienced is, (occasionally) when you buy two of the same plants but different colours of an annual at a nursery, they have a…

  • Starting a Strawberry Patch for Cheap in Chatham, Ontario

    Starting a Strawberry Patch for Cheap in Chatham, Ontario

    Chatham, Ontario, has quietly emerged as a prime location for growing strawberries, a fact that local gardeners and agricultural enthusiasts are beginning to take note of. Situated in a region with favorable climatic conditions, Dresden offers an ideal environment for these beloved fruits. Starting Small: The Magic of Three Crowns For those looking to start…