PLANT CARE BASICS
At Spider Web Gardens, we’re dedicated to helping our customers and community succeed in every aspect of gardening and landscaping. Your success is our success, and we love seeing gardens grow and communities bloom.
Helping you grow, bloom, and thrive—because your garden deserves success as much as you do.
Annuals
Annuals bloom for one season but can make your garden pop with color all summer long.
Watering:
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Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
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Water deeply 1–2 times per week, more often during hot spells.
Fertilizing:
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Feed every 2–3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer to encourage continual blooms.
Maintenance:
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Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming.
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Pinch back leggy growth to keep plants bushy and full.
Extra Tips:
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Plant in well-draining soil and full to partial sun, depending on the variety.
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Annuals benefit from regular checking for pests like aphids or spider mites.
Perennials
Perennials return year after year, giving long-lasting structure and beauty to your garden.
Watering:
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Water newly planted perennials regularly for the first season to establish roots.
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Once established, most perennials prefer deep watering 1–2 times per week.
Fertilizing:
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Feed in early spring with a slow-release fertilizer.
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Additional feeding during the growing season can boost blooms.
Maintenance:
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Cut back dead foliage in late fall or early spring.
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Divide crowded plants every 2–4 years to maintain vigor.
Extra Tips:
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Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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Check for pests and disease, especially during wet seasons.
Trees & Shrubs
Trees and shrubs are long-term investments that add structure, shade, and beauty to your property.
Watering:
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Water deeply and infrequently to encourage strong root systems.
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Newly planted trees and shrubs need 1–2 gallons per inch of trunk diameter per week.
Fertilizing:
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Fertilize in early spring with a slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs.
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Avoid over-fertilizing, which can damage roots.
Maintenance:
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Prune for shape and health in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
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Monitor for pests and disease regularly.
Extra Tips:
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Mulch around the base, keeping it a few inches from the trunk.
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Support young trees with stakes if needed until roots are established.
Vegetables
Fresh, homegrown veggies are rewarding and delicious! Proper care ensures bountiful harvests.
Watering:
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Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruiting.
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Drip irrigation or soaker hoses help prevent disease by keeping foliage dry.
Fertilizing:
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Use a balanced vegetable fertilizer at planting.
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Side-dress with compost or organic fertilizer mid-season for continued growth.
Maintenance:
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Remove weeds regularly to reduce competition.
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Pinch or prune plants as needed to improve air circulation.
Extra Tips:
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Rotate crops each season to prevent soil-borne diseases.
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Support tall or vining plants with stakes, cages, or trellises.