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All about MUMS!

  Nothing says fall like mums! These mum plants are a seasonal favorite for porches, gardens, and fall décor. Ever wonder how long it will take a mum to bloom out? Or whether it’s better to buy tightly budded mums or ones already showing color? Keep reading for a full guide on bloom timing, mum… Read more »

Six pots of blooming Cool Wave pansies in purple, red, yellow, and bicolor varieties are displayed on white stands outdoors, set against a blue sky with clouds. Each pot is labeled for easy identification.

All About the Cool Wave and Top Wave Pansy

  Looking for cool-season color that trails over pots? Want a way to get tons of color in your landscape beds without spending hours planting? The Cool Wave pansy is your answer! Keep reading to learn all about Cool Wave pansies and why they’re one of the easiest, most rewarding cool-season blooms to grow. Whether… Read more »

Fall Tips for Your Landscape!

It’s almost fall, y’all! Which means that there are a few chores for your landscape so that your landscape will be healthier and happier next season! Plus find out how to correctly prep your annual color areas for pansies, violas, ornamental cabbage, kale and mums!

A woman in jeans and a yellow shirt crouches on a wooden deck, spraying water from a hose toward purple flowers, with water splashing in front of her face.

Staying Safe in the Summer Heat

Staying Safe in the Summer Heat Being weather-aware comes naturally to most of us in this industry and other primarily outdoor industries.  However, our co-worker Lily Claire is really, really into weather and does her own research from numerous sources.  She is the author of this blog post; it’s information she sent out to our… Read more »

colorful begonias in bloom showing different types of begonias

All About Begonias

Begonias are one of our most popular plants and there are so many to choose from!  Each has unique characteristic and therefore, different purposes in the landscape (or home).  As we approach the spring planting season, we thought you might want to learn more about these versatile, eye-catching and easy to grow plants. Wax Begonia… Read more »

Colorful Annuals that Love the Heat!

  Cora Cascade Vinca (shown above in Bright Rose color) This has quickly become one of our favorite plants for many reasons!  It has all the wonderful characteristics of regular upright vinca, such as consistent blooming, thrives in heat and sun, AND requires less water than many other warm season annuals. The Cora series of… Read more »