“Once upon a time there were no flowers at all.” —Loren Eiseley Imagine that. A planet green, but without bloom. No petals, no pollen, no bursts of color to herald the seasons. Just a long, monotonous hush in the history of plant life. Until, somewhere near the end of the Age of Reptiles, as Eisley so beautifully described it, there occurred “a soundless, violent explosion.” It wasn’t fire … [Read more...]
April 14, 2025 By
Rain Chains, House Finches, & the Secret Lives of Garden Fixtures
Given the abysmally rainy spring we’ve had, it seems only right to tell you about our rain chains. Maybe you didn’t know we sell them here at Kalleco. Maybe you don’t even know what they are. Let’s start there. Rain chains are functional beauty. They’re a funny thing. I’d never even heard of them until I became a homeowner, and even then, I didn’t quite “get it.” Now I do. They’re a perfect … [Read more...]
March 31, 2025 By
Open for the Season! Happy Spring!
April brings the beauty of spring, the joy of Easter, and one of our favorite celebrations—Arbor Day! This month is the perfect time to plant trees, and we’re excited to announce that our new selection of deciduous and evergreen trees has arrived! This year, we have an exceptionally large assortment of trees, including the stunning Cedrous deodara. This evergreen beauty can reach 20-40 feet … [Read more...]
July 26, 2021 By
Nine Easy Landscape Ideas to Revamp your Yard this Summer
Your lawn or front yard is often the first impression someone gets of your house, especially if your house is close to the road and easily seen by those driving by. Here are a few quick and easy landscape ideas that can help renew your yard this summer. ADD SOME COLOR Color is an easy aspect to add to your garden or yard with either colorful flowers, or even colorful foliage plants such as: … [Read more...]
January 29, 2018 By
How to Care for Indoor Plants in the Winter
Do you have a beloved house plant that seems to suffer in the winter? Or did you welcome a new member to your indoor garden this past holiday? We can help you keep your green friends healthy all season long. Plant care changes from season to season, and your indoor plants are no exception. While every species requires different watering, heat, light, and humidity conditions, some rules are … [Read more...]
