Archive for September, 2017

Looking sharp in our greenhouse!
Over the last few years cactus has become the most wanted and asked for plant here at Van Wilgen’s. Almost everywhere you look you can find cacti, whether it’s here in the greenhouse or in any magazine, and even on clothing. It really doesn’t get any easier than cactus. It truely is the perfect plant […]
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Our Top Fall Flowers & Fruit
It’s always a good day for the team when we can take a minute to talk about some of our favorite plants. Fall is a fantastic time to plant, and an event better time to admire the landscape. We put pen to paper and came up with a bakers dozen of our favorite Autumn Flowers […]
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Our Top Plants for Foliage Color
We love the contrasts and textures of fall foliage. From grasses to trees we have compiled a bakers dozen of our favorites to see in the autumn landscape. If you don’t see your favorite let us know, we are always interested in what you are planting! Hydrangea ‘Little Quick Fire’ Blueberries Witch Hazel Itea […]
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HOUSEPLANTS FOR ANY HOME
Autumn is a wonderful (some might say the best) time of the year for color. Trees and landscapes turn into amazing shades of reds, golds, and oranges. Everything in the yard makes us want to bring those same colors indoors. While a cutting arrangement full of autumn flowers is wonderful, they won’t last all season. That’s why […]
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TIP TOE THROUGH THE TULIPS
(Fall Bulb Planting & Care) Tip toe through the Tulips, dilly-dally in the Daffodils, fraternize with the Fritillarias, take a hiatus in the hyacinths, snooze in the snowdrops, cruise through the crocus, be at peace in the Alliums…hmmm…I know I forgot one…oh, and idle in the Iris. Doesn’t all of that sound so nice and […]
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WE LEARN NEW THINGS EVERY DAY
IF ONLY TREES & SHRUBS COULD TALK TO US, WE COULD LEARN SO MUCH MORE! If only trees & shrubs could talk to us. Oh the things they would tell us! They could let us know when they need some water, when they have had too much to drink, if an insect or disease is […]
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Fall Hydrangea Care Guide
Caring for your hydrangea can make all the difference for next year’s blooms. Hydrangea’s are strong and can come back from almost anything when given enough time and proper care. Just follow these fall tips for pruning and maintenance. It isn’t complicated. Identify It is important to identify your variety first because some […]
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