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Questions Answered Series: Shasta Daisy
Here, we’ll answer all your frequently asked questions about growing and caring for Shasta daisies!
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,...
Questions Answered Series: Rain Gardens
Rain gardens have taken the horticultural industry by storm, no pun intended. Here, Great Garden Plants answers all your questions about designing, planting, and caring for rain gardens.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Questions Answered Series: Roses (Rosa)
With blooms this beautiful, it’s no wonder roses are a garden classic! Flowers are bursting with vibrant petals, adding long-lasting color – and even fragrance – to the garden...
Questions Answered Series: Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)
Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) boasts massive, tropical-looking blooms that transform your yard into a garden oasis. It’s no wonder that this surprisingly cold hardy shrub has gained so...
Questions Answered Series: Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)
Butterfly bushes (Buddleia) are cherished for their unrivaled flower power in hot, sunny gardens. Their blooms combine saturated colors with a rich, honey-like fragrance for an impactful display from...
Can I Plant a Garden in Summer?
Spring fever is long over and summer is finally in full swing. You, and your plants, are probably feeling the heat of summer! That leaves many gardeners questioning, did...
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.
What Is the Best Spacing for Ground Covers?
Some of our most commonly asked questions are in regards to plant spacing, specifically with ground covers! How far should ground covers be spaced and how long will it...
How Do I Protect My Plants From Cicadas?
You may have heard of Brood X, the group of periodical cicadas that emerges every 17 years, and is due to return in 2021. But what does that mean...
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...
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...
What size pots should I use for container plantings?
Don’t let the fear of space keep you from buying more plants. That’s how the saying goes, right? Even when garden beds fill up quickly, it’s easy to find...