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Is It Spring Yet?
If only! It feels far from spring here at our headquarters in Michigan, where we still have banks of snow around our greenhouses. But some people – notably, meteorologists...
Butterfly Bush & Smooth Hydrangea
Butterfly bushes and hydrangeas make a powerful duo with their big, bodacious blooms and care-free nature! Come summer, both shrubs are bursting with hundreds of blooms.
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...
Top 10 Long Blooming Perennials
Looking for perennials that bloom for a long time but require minimal care? Here are ten best-sellers that will make you look like a garden rockstar.
A Guide to Privacy Hedge Plants
A Privacy Hedge can be a great alternative to a traditional fence. There are a number of different trees and shrubs that can be planted to create privacy in...
Ground Covers For Suppressing Weeds
Ground covers are powerhouses when it comes to the garden. They effortlessly fill those tough-to-grow sites that are usually ignored, like tight spaces, gaps between stepping stones, slopes, or...
Meet Calamint, the 2021 Perennial Plant of the Year
The prestigious Perennial Plant of the Year award typically goes to a relatively familiar face – favorites like Rozanne geranium, ‘Millenium’ allium, and Asclepias tuberosa have all been past...
What Are the USDA Hardiness Zones?
Here at Great Garden Plants, we’ll set you up with the best gardening experience, and it starts with selecting the right plants for you. There are a few factors...
8 Plants to Swoon Over This Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air…and soon to be in your garden with these swoon-worthy plants. From heart-shaped flowers and leaves to classic roses and even flowers featuring cupid’s favorite...
Colorful Alternatives to Barberry
Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is a popular choice for landscapes and gardens thanks to its bright color, deer resistance, and easy care. However, it can be invasive in some areas,...
Climbing Hydrangea vs. False Hydrangea Vine
Unlike other hydrangeas you may know, these vines use little rootlets to climb trees, walls, fireplaces, and other structures. In late spring/early summer, they’re covered in fragrant lacy blooms....
How Much Water Should I Give My Plants?
Gauging how much water your garden needs can be difficult, as there really isn’t a “one size fits all” answer. Weather, soil type, light, and type of plants influence...
Meet Our Grower, Mitchell
Your plants are in good hands with our new grower, Mitchell. As an avid plant lover and experienced horticulturist, he’s equipped with the passion and knowledge to keep plants...
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...
7 Different Types of Hydrangeas
You only need to know two things to be successful when growing hydrangeas: which type of hydrangea you have and whether it blooms on old wood or new wood....
Sedum & Delosperma
Transform any sunny, dry spot from ho-hum to holy cow with the super colorful combination of Hot Cakes® ‘Banana Blast’ Ice Plant and Sunsparkler® ‘Firecracker’ Stonecrop. The bright yellow...
Grasses for Winter Interest
Endless flat lawns or cut back gardens can make for boring winter views. Adding ornamental grass is one surefire way to bring beauty to the bleakness! Many grasses bring...
