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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: October Checklist
What Would You like to Learn About Today? Did You Know? From the Greenhouse Garden Care Ideas & Inspo Life in the Garden Perfect Pairings Plant of the Month...
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?”
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...
10 Perennials You Can Cut Back In Fall (& 10 You Shouldn’t)
The gardening season is coming to a close, and if you live in cold climates, your perennials may already be starting to drop leaves and enter dormancy. Don’t worry...
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...
Questions Answered Series: Coneflowers (Echinacea)
Coneflowers (Echinacea) are long-blooming perennials that thrive in full sun and heat, adding vibrant color to the landscape from summer to frost. Coneflowers aren’t only pretty – they’re also...
Our New Must-Have Plant: Geums
With lobed green foliage similar to coral bells and ruffled rose-like blooms, geums (or avens) are quickly gaining popularity among gardeners and cut flower farmers. After growing them, you’ll...
Salvia: care-free color in August heat
Tough-to-grow sites in your garden don’t have to be lackluster! Salvia handles drought, poor soils, and intense heat with ease (and looks good doing it). Not only are they...
Questions Answered Series: Hostas
Hostas are known for commanding attention in the shade garden. Thick corrugated leaves form graceful mounds of foliage that keep their appeal from spring to fall. Their versatility is...
