Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just discovering your crafty side, we have a sneak peek of all that is in store to create your own welcoming wreaths and porch pots, showstopping centerpieces, and one-of-a-kind nature inspired holiday décor. From fragrant pine, cedar and spruce to decorative berries, pine cones, branches and embellishments, you are sure to find some festive inspiration in store. TYPES OF GREENS Designing containers using fresh cut greens follows the same proven recipe of the thriller, spiller and filler. We offer a wide selection of fresh-cut greens in bundles a ..read more

Garlic is a relatively low-maintenance crop to grow in home gardens, making it a great choice for any level of gardening expertise. You can successfully grow your own garlic, whether you have a large in ground garden or patio containers, with our growing tips and guidelines.. Benefits of Growing Garlic Homegrown garlic often has a more robust and fresher flavor compared to store-bought varieties, and being relatively low-maintenance, garlic is an ideal crop for novice and expert gardeners alike. A single garlic bulb yields multiple cloves that can be planted along boarders or in corners o ..read more

We asked our employees what their favorite fall plant is as well as their tips for planting and care, because yes, you can still plant in fall! Get the inside scoop from our staff on their autumn must-haves and how to keep them looking great. Annuals Obviously, we love our extensive variety of annual mums that we grow at our Aurora location, so we asked our annuals department what their other fall must-have is, besides mums. Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’, Indian Summer Rudbeckia Not to be confused with the perennial Rudbeckias we carry, this annual variety is not winter hardy in our ..read more

Ornamental trees offer spring flowers, but can be planted up until the ground freezes. They are generally smaller in size (less than 40 feet) so they work well in small spaces and offer an aesthetic value to the garden as a focal point with their unique shapes and sizes. Check out some of our top recommendations, plus planting and care tips for these eye-catching trees. Our Top Four Ornamental Trees Our Tree & Shrub Department strives to offer hardy and healthy plants that are obtained from Northern nurseries with a climate similar to ours. Here are just a few of our favorite varieties ..read more

With a tease of early snow and steadily cooler temps, it’s time to winterize outdoor containers. Glazed, cast iron, wrought iron, terracotta, concrete, wood, tin, composite/faux and plastic are all materials used in outdoor container gardening. Learn how to safely store your planters and which ones can still be used over the winter months.   Which Containers Need to Be Brought in from the Cold?   Not every container is suitable for our winters.  Terracotta, plastic, wood, and thin-walled ceramic containers can crack and break when exposed to freeze/thaw cycles. For safety’s ..read more

Winter can often make gardens appear dull and lifeless, but enhancing your garden for winter ensures that you can enjoy it even when the weather is not ideal. Creating winter interest in your garden can be visually appealing, provide structure during the colder months and offer a habitat for birds and beneficial insects during the colder months. DO LESS, ENJOY MORE For those wanting low maintenance yards, most perennials can be left up until spring for winter interest. For example, rounded coneheads and allium clusters bring texture in lollipops of snow to a stark winter landscape ..read more

SUBSCRIPTIONS STILL AVAILABLE! Click Here to Sign Up We interviewed Dave Szymanski, our Grower, to answer your questions about the Leafy Greens Subscription. What is a hydroponic system? Imagine a gutter, and on the gutter are the plants. A stock tank dispenses water into rows of gutters. The water lays a film of nutrient solution into the gutters. The nutrient solution runs through the root system of the plants. The water then returns to the stock tank and cycles through again. A hydroponic system eliminates the use of soil when growing plants. Hydroponic systemWhat are the benefits of us ..read more

It’s not uncommon for gardeners to want to bring some of their plants indoors to enjoy them during the winter months. Knowing how to transition them to an indoor environment will help you successfully keep some of your favorite plants year after year. Inspecting your plants Before bringing any outdoor plants indoors, you’ll want to inspect your plants to clean them up. Trim back leggy or overgrown growth and remove any dead or yellowing leaves. Most insects can be removed from leaves and stems with a gentle shower but wiping them down can also remove any dust and debris that may have acc ..read more

When can I plant perennials, trees and shrubs? As long as the ground is not frozen and the soil isn’t too wet, you can plant. An easy way to tell if your soil is wet is to squeeze a handful. If it sticks together in a clump, it’s too wet. If it crumbles easily, dig away! When can I plant vegetables and annuals? Cold tolerant vegetables like peas, lettuce and cabbage, or annual flowers like pansies and stock can be planted as soon as the soil is workable. However, warm weather crops like tomatoes, peppers and eggplant or annual flowers like geraniums need to wait until the soil is 60 degrees, a ..read more

Garlic is a relatively low-maintenance crop to grow in home gardens, making it a great choice for any level of gardening expertise. You can successfully grow your own garlic, whether you have a large in ground garden or patio containers, with our growing tips and guidelines. Benefits of Growing Garlic Homegrown garlic often has a more robust and fresher flavor compared to store-bought varieties, and being relatively low-maintenance,  garlic is an ideal crop for novice and expert gardeners alike.  A single garlic bulb yields multiple cloves that can be planted along boarders or in ..read more