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Coneflowers – July 2021
As summer temperatures rise in the garden, many plants start to fade. Not coneflowers (Echinacea)! These long-blooming perennials thrive in full sun and heat, adding vibrant color to the...
Great Garden Spotlight: Roxana (@soilandmargaritas)
We may supply the great plants, but it’s our customers that have the great gardens! Every day we find ourselves in awe of the amazing gardens you share with...
8 Native Milkweeds for Monarch Butterflies
Milkweed may have an ugly name, but it sure is accurate! When damaged, their foliage exudes a milky latex sap that is toxic to most wildlife. It’s native to...
Hosta Flowers: Cut or Keep?
While plants are normally cherished for bright, intricate, or delicate flowers, hostas flip the script and command attention with their broad leaves.
Great Garden Spotlight: Michelle (@gardensandchickens)
We may supply the great plants, but it’s our customers that have the great gardens! Each week we find ourselves in awe of the amazing gardens you share with...
11 Plants for Rock Gardens (That Aren’t Just Succulents!)
Rocky areas are known as tough-to-grow sites, typically plagued with heat, drought, and poor soils. Rock gardens incorporate rocks, stones, and gravel (natural or manmade) as a structural element...
Blue Star Creeper & ‘Red Rover’ Foamy Bells
You may be wondering why we’re suggesting you grow a shade plant with a sun plant, but trust us! Blue star creeper is known to adding a splash of...
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...
‘Chocolate Chip’ Bugleweed & ‘Pumpkin Perfection’ Ice Plant
Surprised by this incredible duo? We are too! It wasn’t until @plantsinapickle shared this combination on Instagram that we realized this is the ground cover duo we’ve been missing.
Our Most Versatile Container Plant (& How to Use It 3 Ways!)
What makes a successful mixed container planting? In our opinion, it’s a combination of colors, textures, and heights for a multidimensional display that never falls flat!
Big Plants, Even Bigger Impact!
We’re pleased to offer a selection of Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs in robust one-gallon sizes. They say you can’t buy time, but that’s what happens when you buy a...
Mixed Perennial Container Inspiration – Sun and Shade
Containers are the best way to bring life to patios and porches, showcase favorites, or grow plants that don’t particularly like your soil. Use pots to highlight just one...
4 Reasons to Add Herbs to Your Garden This Year
Herbs aren’t just for storing in your kitchen pantry; they have their place in your garden too! At Great Garden Plants, we are huge fans of adding herbs to...
Five Plants to Avoid if You Have Deer (and what to plant instead!)
It can be a thrill to see a deer in your own backyard – until you start to realize how much damage these big, hungry creatures can do to...
Plants to Avoid and Enjoy for an Allergy Friendly Garden
With springtime flowers starting to bloom nationwide and summer beckoning, allergy season is officially upon us.
Sparky Clematis Will Spark Joy in Your Garden
Clematis are known as the “queen of climbers,” and after seeing them in bloom, it’s hard to dispute this title! Clematis are woody vines that climb and weave over...
Ninebark – May 2021
If you’re looking for a low-maintenance landscape plant, ninebark (Physocarpus) is the perfect plant for you! Ninebark adds interest to almost every season with colorful foliage, spring-blooming flowers, and...
Pollinator-Friendly Perennials to Keep Your Garden Buzzing
As gardeners, nearly every day can feel like Earth Day as we enjoy the plants around us. However, Earth Day is about more than just appreciating the planet; it’s...
