February is the season of love, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with something that blooms. Yamagami’s has everything you need to make this month beautiful.

This Valentine’s Day season, fall in love with a new garden skill. Join us for our Fruit Tree Grafting Class on February 7th and learn hands-on techniques for creating strong, productive trees that thrive for years to come.

Stop by and get inspired for the growing season ahead!

Join us on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM, to learn the cleft graft technique on deciduous fruit trees with hands-on instruction and demonstrations.

What to bring:

Your own hand pruners

What we provide (materials fee: $50):

Grafting knife and all other materials

Ways to participate:

Buy a tree at the nursery and graft onto it

Bring your own tree from home

Share labeled scion cuttings

Spots are limited, so sign up now by calling the nursery: (408) 252-3347

Assorted peonies are back, featuring both herbaceous and hybrid Itoh varieties. Beloved for their bold blooms, fragrance, and longevity, peonies are a garden classic that only get better with time.

Plant spring-blooming trees such as: Japanese Apricots, Cherries, Plums, Crabapples, and Magnolias

Pro Tip: Mix native soil with 1 part G&B Organics Planting Mix for improved soil structure.

Helpful Guide: Planting Guide for Most Trees

Give your fruit trees the best start

When planting fruit trees, adding 2 cups of G&B Organics Citrus & Fruit Tree Fertilizer and 2 cups of G&B Simples Bone Meal helps establish strong roots and healthy growth from day one.

This powerful combination supports root development, boosts early growth, and encourages abundant flowers and fruit.

Helpful Guide: Fruit Tree Guide 

Apply G&B Organics Rose & Flower Fertilizer as new growth begins

Proper feeding now will encourage strong canes, lush foliage, and abundant blooms throughout the season.

How to apply:

• New roses: Add 2 cups at planting to support healthy root and shoot growth

• Established roses: Apply 1 cup per inch of trunk diameter every 3 months

• Container roses: Use 2 tablespoons per 6″ pot diameter every 2 months

Helpful Guide: Rose Planting Guide

Mulch your garden with G&B Organics Soil Building Conditioner to improve soil health and protect plants.

As temperatures begin to rise, many weeds start to germinate in late February and March. Applying a fresh layer of mulch now helps suppress weeds before they take hold.

For best results, spread a generous layer of mulch across garden beds, leaving a small space around plant stems and trunks.