Succulents are a popular, beautiful and unique plant to include in your gardens! We'll go over their care and needs so you can feel confident about incorporating them into your space! Gardening with Succulents A lot of people have succulents that they keep inside as houseplants, but there are a lot of questions on if they can be grown outdoors. In short, the answer is yes! Succulents need sunlight and dry soil. If you have a place in your yard that gets a lot of sunlight, succulents may be a great choice for you! A great way to use succulents in your garden is to plant them in a container t ..read more

Many plants have properties to them that can help us in our everyday lives! Humans have been using plants as medicine or therapy since the beginning, and if we can grow some in our gardens, and reconnect with those roots, why not!? Here, I'll make a list of some plants and their healing properties and how we could use them in our lives! Note that these are not substitutes for medicine or doctors, it is simply cool to learn that the plants we are surrounded with have multiple purposes and capabilities that we could utilize! Chamomile Chamomile can aid sleep and digestion issues. Make a tea ..read more

Mother’s Day is a special day set aside to celebrate our Mothers. Truly, a day isn’t enough to show our Moms how much their love, dedication, hard work, and sacrifice mean to us. But, it is a day they more than deserve to be celebrated! We love celebrating Mother's Day here at Green Valley! Today’s blog will give you some inspiring gift ideas that can be purchased at our Garden Center as a way to show the Moms in your life how much you appreciate them! Let's dive in! Gift Idea 1: Orchid with Care Supplies An Orchid is a flowering houseplant that provides endless beauty when it blooms. They ..read more

Early spring is a good time to plant trees here in MN! The tree has the entire growing season to establish itself in its new spot. Fall is also a great time to plant trees in MN! The tree can focus on growing its roots in the fall without worrying about growing new leaves or flowers. Both of these times of year avoid the hot temperatures of peak summer, which are stressful to a newly planted tree. Whenever you decide to plant a tree, there are some tips and tricks to know when planting to ensure your tree has the best chance of thriving. Digging the Hole Dig the hole JUST as deep as the root ..read more

May 2024 Hibiscus are a popular annual in our cold climate. We struggle to keep them in stock as they fly off the shelves during our busy spring season. Hibiscus have showy flowers that come in a few different colors and give off that tropical vibe. They also come in different shapes and sizes. Braided Hibiscus and Bush Hibiscus. Sunlight - Hibiscus LOVE direct hot sun during the summer months. Water - They like to stay wet but not soggy, well draining soil and never let them dry out. Temperature - Bring your Hibiscus plant inside when temperatures start to drop below 55 degrees. Thriv ..read more

The definition of companion planting is as follows; the close planting of different plants that enhance each other's growth or protect each other from pests. Companion planting is used by many seasoned gardeners and can be easily accomplished. If your looking for a way for your garden plants to sustain themselves*, benefit the soil*, and naturally keep pests at bay*, then look no further then companion planting. *Sustain themselves- plants can "lean" on each other to provide shade, vine up and overall support each other in the garden. *Benefit the soil- some plants tend to naturally leech o ..read more

Looking for early impact in your flower beds? Here is a list of early blooming perennials, based on the time they start to bloom. April Ajuga Arabis Bergenia Brunnera Candytuft Creeping Phlox Helleborus Lilly of the Valley Mukgenia Pasque Flower Pulmonaria May Allium Anemone Amsonia Baptisia Bleeding Heart Columbine Cranesbill Dianthus Heucherella Iris Jacobs Ladder Lamium Lupine Peony Pincushion Flower Poppy Salvia Solomons Seal Vinca Viola Flowering Spring Bulbs Daffodils Hyacinth Snowdrops Tulips These are c ..read more

Containers are a really fun way to garden! You can bring annuals, perennials, or even include your houseplants in them! Even the pot you choose can bring character to your garden. Sometimes container gardening can be a mystery though, getting plants that will work well together aesthetically and care-wise! I will go over general design tricks to make your container look its best today, and even suggest some unique ideas to spice up your container designs! The most important part of container gardening is to use plants that YOU like! You wont enjoy your creation unless you like the plants ..read more

April 2024 Caladiums are an awesome tropical looking foliage plant that acts as an annual here in Minnesota. Sunlight - Caladiums like to be in a shady area outside. Avoid direct sun beams, because the sun can burn their delicate leaves. If you have a caladium inside as a houseplant, it'll do best in bright indirect light. (See our blog about indoor light requirements to learn what that can mean!) Water - Caladiums are a plant that doesn't like to dry out. Keep the soil of your caladium evenly moist. Temperature - Caladiums like it warm and pleasant. They prefer it between 60 and 80 deg ..read more

Definition: Composting is a process that allows naturally occurring microbes to convert yard waste, such as leaves and grass clippings, to a useful organic soil amendment or mulch. This blog will be broken into serval parts to cover the basics of composting. Structures, location, materials, preparing and maintaining. There are a few key points to remember while composting: The smaller the plant pieces, the more rapidly they will break down. Do not compost diseased or insect infected plants & weeds. Do not compost pet feces, meat, bones, grease, whole eggs and dairy products. There is lit ..read more