-
Your Spring Gardening Guide: What to Plant and How to Get Started
Spring is when everything starts to come back to life and your garden can too. With the right timing, plants, and preparation, you can kick off the season with fresh vegetables, vibrant flowers, and a yard that’s ready to thrive. Whether you’re planting your first garden or refreshing your space, here’s how to make the…
-
How to Seed Your Lawn (And Choose the Right Grass Seed)
A thicker, healthier lawn starts with the right seed and the right process. Whether you’re filling in bare spots or starting fresh, seeding your lawn the right way makes all the difference. Here’s how to choose the best grass seed and get it growing successfully. How to Choose the Right Grass Seed Not all grass…
-
The Ultimate Lawn Care Guide
Seasonal checklists, seeding & fertilizer tipsA healthy lawn doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built season by season with the right care at the right time. Our lawn care guide breaks down exactly what to do throughout the year whether you’re starting fresh, fixing patchy grass, or just trying to keep your yard looking its best…including…
-
The Top 5 Gardening FAQs
Gardening tips for beginners & common questions answeredGetting into gardening comes with a lot of questions and the right answers can make all the difference. If you’re planting flowers, refreshing your yard, or starting from scratch, here are five of the most common gardening questions we hear (and how to get it right the first…
-
Which Christmas Tree Should I Buy? Balsam Fir vs. Fraser Fir
Choosing a Christmas tree comes down to a few simple lifestyle questions. Before you head to the lot, think through these:What’s the ceiling height in the room where the tree will be displayed?Do you have heavy or oversized ornaments that need extra support?Do you want a strong holiday fragrance to fill the room, or something…
-
Thanksgiving Turkey FAQ
Turkey Buying, Prepping, and Cooking TipsEvery year, our customers ask Stew’s chefs the same questions about the best way to choose, prepare, and cook their holiday turkey. This year, Stew Leonard Jr. shares his top turkey tips that he’s picked up over the course of his lifetime in the grocery business:What size turkey should I…
-
What Should I Bring to Thanksgiving Dinner?
At Stew’s, we’ve got plenty of crowd-pleasers that’ll will make you the guest everyone is thankful for. Whether you’re the dessert hero, the cheese board champion, or the one who knows a thing or two about good wine, we’ll help you grab just the right thing to share.[smartslider3 slider=”30″] Peppermint Bark – Belgian white and…
-
How to Make Your Jack-O’-Lantern Last Longer
There is nothing more disappointing than carving the perfect pumpkin only to see it collapse before Halloween night. Here are a few clever tricks straight from Stew Leonard’s Garden Center experts that will keep your jack o’ lantern looking fresh and festive through Halloween. Trick #1: Start with the Right Pumpkin A long-lasting jack-o’-lantern starts…
-
How to Pick the Best Pumpkin
Fall isn’t complete without a trip to the pumpkin patch. But with so many sizes, shapes, and colors to choose from, how do you know which pumpkin is best for your needs?If pumpkin pie is on the menu or your porch needs a jack o’ lantern glow up we have the perfect guide to picking…
-
Stew Leonard's Ultimate Apple Guide: Types, Uses, and Tips
When you walk into a Stew Leonard’s you’ll see mountains of apples—bright reds, crisp greens, honey-gold yellows. They all look good, but if you’ve ever wondered “Wait, which apple is best for pie? Or which apple is going to taste like pure fall in a bite?”, we’ve got you covered.This guide breaks down some of…
