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Top Spring Blooming Flowers That Are Deer-Resistant
Here, we list our top spring-blooming flowers that will add a vibrant pop of color to your garden and keep deer at bay.
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Creeping Phlox
Here, Great Garden Plants dives into seven things you probably didn’t know about creeping phlox and how these unique traits make it the powerhouse of ground covers.
Great Garden Tips: March 2023 Checklist
It’s time to welcome spring! Here are the timely garden tasks for March 2023, specially curated by the Great Garden Plants team.
Great Garden Tips: February Checklist
Spring is right around the corner. Check out our February Garden Checklist to make sure your garden is set up for springtime success!
Great Garden Tips: January Checklist
Eager to get into your garden? Check out our January Garden Checklist to make sure your garden is set up for springtime success.
Companion Plants for Hostas
What plants should you pair with your hostas? The possibilities seem endless, especially since hostas are one of the most versatile plants we offer. They come in an array...
Great Garden Tips: December Checklist
It may be snowing, but there is still plenty to do in the garden. Read (or even print) our December gardening checklist for helpful tasks, including wrapping trees, feeding...
Mini Christmas & Holiday Trees: A new way to use arborvitae
Whether you’re a gardener, houseplant lover, or just a great gift giver, our new mini Holiday/Christmas trees are the perfect way to spread cheer. While classic Christmas trees are...
Great Garden Tips: November Checklist
Wondering how you can best prepare your garden for winter? Read (or even print) our November gardening checklist for helpful tasks, including watering evergreens, feeding birds, and cutting back...
Juglone-Tolerant Plants for Gardening Near Black Walnut Trees
While black walnut (Juglans nigra) trees are beloved for their rich history, they have accrued a problematic reputation among gardeners for a few reasons. Most notably, they produce a...
Questions Answered Series: Lavender (Lavandula)
Whether you've already planted lavender or are planning to buy some soon, you can find the answers to all your questions here. See what others are asking and learn...
How To Plant Patio Containers for Shade
Wondering what to plant in your shaded patio containers? We’ve got you covered! We’ll give you all the information you need to be successful in planting a beautiful mixed...
Great Garden Designs: Our staff-favorite combinations
When shopping on a site with over 800 perennials and shrubs, the most challenging part can be deciding what looks best together! The possibilities are (nearly) endless, but we’re...
Greenhouse Tour: May 2022
Join Miranda (our horticulture expert) on a spring tour of our greenhouses located in Grand Haven, Michigan. There’s so much to see, but in this video, we’ll highlight some...
10 native plants (& nativars) to grow this year
In recent years, enthusiasm for gardening has boomed, welcoming beginners to start their first gardens. But that leaves many of them wondering, “what are the best plants to grow?”
Questions Answered Series: Arborvitae (Thuja)
If you're looking to add structure, privacy, and lush green foliage to your garden, then arborvitae (or Thuja) is probably the shrub for you. They can be short, tall,...
5 Easy Tips for Protecting Your Potted Plants This Winter
Unlike annuals, perennials and shrubs don’t die in the winter, which leaves many gardeners wondering, “how do I overwinter my perennials and shrubs in containers?” It’s a good question...
Questions Answered Series: Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas have come to be a fan favorite in the gardening world. Blooming in hues of blue, pink, white, and even green, the array of colors keep us coming...
