Ready to start a new garden? We are here to help you achieve your goals! There is a lot that goes into cultivating a new garden, but before you begin, there are seven questions you should ask to set yourself up for success. At the end, we’ll direct you to the next steps in the
Wondering where to start when there are so many fun plants to grow? Choose these award-winning varieties that represent the best in their class and are poised to flourish in your garden. Proven Winners’ National Plants of the Year are chosen by plant experts for their outstanding garden performance, iconic appearance and being easy to
One of the most exciting things about owning a garden center is that we get to be among a select few to see all of the new plants coming out a year ahead of everyone, and we can put together our list of top 2025 new plants. We trial many of them here in our
As we look forward to planning our gardens in the new year, it helps to look back at where we’ve been and examine the garden “wins” that deserve repeating. In that vein, we present to you our top 10 garden performers of 2024. Top 3 Annuals of 2024 SunPatiens® Compact Tropical Rose impatiens If you
The Signature Garden at Garden Crossings What is a sensory garden? Simply put, it is a garden that purposely engages any or all of the five senses: sight, touch, sound, taste and smell. At one time, sensory gardens were created specifically for those with some sort of disability like blindness or lack of mobility. It
For centuries, people have placed great meaning on flowers and used them as a subtle way of communicating. Long before you could pick up your phone and text someone your thoughts, flowers were used as a unique unspoken “language”. Today, we tend to assign our own meanings to specific flowers and their colors. You might
Don’t throw in the towel now that summer is over! Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons in the garden, especially if you are growing fall blooming perennials and shrubs like the ones on this list. You might recognize some like garden mums, but we’ll bet you will find at least a few you’ve
Modern ‘Tiger Swirl’ daylilies Think you know daylilies? Think again! Let’s explore this diverse group of perennial flowers that now numbers over 100,000 unique registered cultivars. If orange “ditch lilies” or hand me down daylilies are how you’ve come to know the group of perennials known as Hemerocallis, you are really missing out on some
When space comes at a premium in your landscape, choosing dwarf shrubs and perennials that will stay in bounds is essential. We’ll show you ten of our top recommendations here to help you pick the right plant for the right place the first time. 5 BEST DWARF PERENNIALS Fruit Punch® pinks (Dianthus) Perfect for adding
Learning how to garden in full shade can be daunting at first, but when you see an underused shady space transformed into something beautiful, it becomes a very rewarding experience. Let’s talk about the key bits of knowledge you’ll need to establish a garden in the shade. We’ll cover the advantages, disadvantages and tips for
You asked, we listened! One of the most common questions we receive from customers is which of the perennials and shrubs we offer bloom the longest. Thankfully, there are many options – more than ever before. We’re sharing ten of our favorites with you here, plus lists of even more varieties so you can explore further. Let’s
Some plants rise above the rest with their extraordinarily brilliant blooms and foliage that are so distinctive that you can instantly identify them from a distance. We call them 55mph varieties – plants that turn heads even when you’re speeding past them down the highway. They make great flowers for front yards. If flashy flower