Water, Feed, Water!
Keeping Your Plants Alive
Alright, let’s face it when we get hungry we go get food, and when we get thirsty we take a drink. If only life was this easy for all living things, plants included…
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Save the Monarch
Creating a Habitat For The Monarchs
There has been alot of talk over the past few years about the decline of habitat for the Monarch Butterfly thus resulting in fewer and fewer Monarch butterflies. As a gardener myself, and if you are reading this you probably are also, let’s do our part by creating our own Monarch habitat in our garden spaces.
New for 2016! Superbells® Holy Moly!
Great in Combinations
Holy Moly!™ is what you say when something has a staggering effect on you. I love SuperbellsⓇ and their petunia like appearance. Actually, that is exactly what they look like, mini petunias. It is often hard to resist adorable little flowers and this new annual for 2016 will be one that you will want to add to your containers, hanging baskets and landscape or gardens. Let’s take a look at one of the new 2016 Proven WinnersⓇ annuals, Superbells® Holy Moly!™
Annual Flowers
Landscaping in Full Shade: Tips for Your Success
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
Annual Flowers
7 Ways to Use Annuals in Landscapes
You might be a seasoned pro at growing annuals in containers, but knowing how to use them in the landscape can be a little trickier. Let’s take a look at seven unique ways annuals can quickly enhance the look of your garden, even if you live where the growing season is short. #1 – Fill
Annual Flowers
Heidi and Rod’s Top 10 New Plants for 2024
We’re back with this year’s edition of Heidi and Rod’s Top 10 New Plants for 2024! They know a good plant when they see one and since they have the advantage of growing many of the new varieties before they are introduced, you’ll get to benefit from their experience. Let’s see who made the list
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Best Flowers and Methods for Drying
Have you ever enjoyed a piece of art, wreath or bath salts that incorporated dried flowers and thought about drying your own? It’s an easy way to extend the use of the flowers and plants from your garden and bring nature inside. Let’s take a look at some types of plants you could be growing
Annual Flowers
Year in Review: Top 10 Garden Performers of 2023
What a year it has been! 2023 was a gorgeous year in our expanded display gardens here at Garden Crossings in Zeeland, Michigan. With fairly moderate temperatures and decent rainfall, our plants flourished, creating a vibrant swathe of color across the front of our retail garden center. Let’s take a look back at our top
Flowering Shrubs
4 Things You Need to Attract Birds to Your Garden
Wondering how to attract birds to your garden? When you stop to think about it, birds are a lot like people in that they need many of the same things to survive and thrive. Food, water, shelter and community are all critical components of the ecosystem in which they live. If your landscape is lacking
Flowering Shrubs
What Should I Plant with My Hydrangeas?
As pretty as they are all on their own, you can enhance the beauty of your hydrangeas by pairing them with complementary plants that accentuate their best traits. Companion plants can also bring color and texture to the space when your hydrangeas aren’t in bloom. Let’s take a look at all six types of hydrangea