

Roses in Oklahoma
TLC Garden Centers carries over 150 varieties of Roses. Visit us today to get expert advice on growing beautiful roses.
7 hours ago


🍃 Improving Your Soil
🌱 Improving Your Soil Healthy soil = healthy plants. It’s the foundation of gardening success. ✅ Better watering & fertilizing ✅ Stronger plants & bigger blooms ✅ Ongoing investment in your garden 🔍 Why Test Soil? Soil testing is the first step to improving your garden. A soil test will: 🧱 Identify soil type (clay, sandy, etc.) 🌿 Reveal nutrient or micronutrient deficiencies ⚖️ Pinpoint soil pH (acidic or alkaline) 📍 Soil testing available at: Oklahoma County Extension
Oct 20, 2025


November Lawn & Garden Tips
November is a great time to plant container grown shade trees, shrubs, and ground covers. P ansies, Ornamental Cabbage and Kale may still be planted. Fertilize at time of planting with Hi-Yield Blood Meal , which also repels rabbits. Plant spring flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, etc., Use Hi-Yield Bone Meal. In early November fertilize established cool-season shady lawn grass with TLC Premium Lawn Food. Remove fallen leaves from covering cool-season grasses Fertili
Oct 17, 2025


Winter Watering Know-How
Winter and Water Plants need less care in winter, but it’s important to not neglect watering your plants over the winter months. Some ice or wind damage is unavoidable, but a lot of cold weather damage to plants’ cells is caused by dehydration. Follow the steps below to make sure your plants have adequate hydration in the winter. Step 1 Water your garden thoroughly in the fall and deeply water newly planted trees and shrubs. Plan to give the plants and trees a deep watering e
Oct 17, 2025


Planting Trees & Shrubs
Plant Selection Choose your tree or shrub based on your landscape needs, like flowering, evergreen, screening, hedge, shade or border. Be sure to consider the ultimate size of each plant – which tends to be different in Oklahoma than what you’ll read on a generic label. Speak with a TLC Expert for guidance in selecting the proper tree for your location. Call OKIE Call OKIE at 811 to have your utility lines marked before planting. This service is free of charge, but takes 48 h
Oct 17, 2025


Soil: The Key to Great Garden Beds
The most important component of gardening: Soil. The success or failure of gardening depends heavily on how gardeners prepare their soil. Understanding your soil will give you insight into watering and fertilizing your plants. The result is healthier, more beautiful plants. A lucky few are blessed with naturally good soil, but most soils in Oklahoma need improvement. The best investment a gardener can make to ensure hardy plants, luscious blooms and abundant fruit and vegetab
Oct 17, 2025

