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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.
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...
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...
Our Guide for Fall Planting
The start of fall may signal the gardening season is coming to a close, but it’s not over yet! There is still plenty of time to enjoy colorful flowers...
Transform Your Trellis: How to Train Vines
Whether you’re looking to blanket your garden in charming flowers, cover an eye-sore, or make a big impact with a smaller footprint (think vertical!), vines are the plant for...
Lavender: Secrets to Success
It is said that the scent of lavender relieves stress – but as many people will tell you, the idea of growing it does just the opposite. Many have...
3 Tips for Texas Gardeners this Spring
If you lived in Texas this winter or a warm climate that experienced crazy freezes this past season, you’ve probably stepped out into your garden this spring, wondering what...
All About: Creeping Phlox
If you’re looking for a groundcover to brighten up your landscape in spring, Creeping phlox might be the plant for you. This herbaceous perennial grows vigorously, transforming your landscape...
Planting Guide
Wondering how to properly take care of your plants now that they’ve arrived? While we include a copy of our planting guide in every order, we’re also adding the...
Different Levels of Sun Exposure
Sunlight is the source of energy for all major functions in plants. It’s the key ingredient in the recipe for photosynthesis, which plants use to make fuel (sugars) for...
Our 5 Favorite Easy to Care for Plants
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, every gardener can appreciate a plant that is easy to care for. Low maintenance plants are perfect for those just dabbling in...
Digging Deeper: Soil Types
When we think about gardens, we usually envision the leaves, stems, and flowers of plants, but what about growth below ground? The roots are considered to be the “hidden...
This Month in the Garden: December
The year is coming to a close, and with that, so has another year of gardening. While for many of us, digging in our garden ended some time ago,...
4 Tips for Winterizing your Shrubs
It’s that time of the year again. It’s the time where you have to think about how to care for your shrubs for winter. But fret not, as it...