What to do when the weather forecast includes days below freezing. Water & Mulch. A plant's best defense against freezing temps is to be...

Mums and crotons can only mean one thing… fall is near. Mums are such an enjoyable, colorful fall plant that can be used to decorate...

Fall is the best time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials!

August 1st is the unofficial "last day to prune" mophead and lacecap hydrangeas. These "big leaf" varieties bloom on old wood and begin...

At Akins we LOVE Paperwhites! You may have seen some of "paperwhite pots" made famous by talented Julie. They will be back this year and...

Let's plan ahead this year so you get these big, beautiful blooms in time for the holidays. Amaryllis bulbs make a great gift, too. See...

Mother's Day is a wonderful time of the year at Akins. The flowers are in bloom, the sun is shining, the temps are perfect... We have...

It's a great time to get a head start on spring with Seeds! Gardening from seed offers many advantages - you save money, you have a...

The "flash freeze" event in late December 2023 really took a toll on our landscapes. We are seeing lots of brown foliage and many plants...

A Beautiful Lawn is Just a Few Easy Steps Away This year... get the beautiful lawn you have always wanted. Akin's has outlined easy...

Simple Tips for Planting Shrubs from our friends at Bracy's (one of our favorite wholesale growers of quality trees, shrubs, fruit trees,...

Cooler weather is on the way and that means fall veggies. Cabbage, lettuce, broccoli, kale, collards  and more thrive in our climate. The...