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Van Wisdom: How Much and How Often to Water

Questions about watering? The biggest thing is knowing when and how much to water your plants. We’ve compiled some tips to help you know when and how to water during […]
Thirsty Grass Seed

Are thinking of planting a new lawn or just filling in your existing one? Don’t just think about it, do it! I am a huge fan of seeding, whether it […]
It’s Time to Prep Your Fall Garden!

Late summer is an excellent time to plant seeds for fall harvest. While you’re enjoying your squash, tomatoes, and cucumbers, start thinking about what crops you may want in the […]
Attracting Pollinators

Did you know you can attract specific pollinators by planting their preferred flower color, shape, and odor? We can predict which plants each type of pollinator is most likely to […]
It’s Time to Prune

It’s officially summer and July 4th is creeping up! Have you been pruning your shrubs? Spring flowering shrubs should generally be pruned immediately after flowering, using the end of June to July […]
Which Rose Type is Best For You?

David Austin Roses In the early 1950s, David Austin set out to create a more beautiful rose. Sixty years on, this simple objective remains. Rose breeding is often described as […]
FUEL your plants for more flowers!

Van Wilgen’s Slow Release and Bloom Booster: The 1,2 punch The best way to keep your flowering plants flowering is food… marathon runners can’t run without the pasta dinner the […]
Our Guide to THE BEST Tomato Varieties!

VW Grown Favorites Brandywine Red – Heirloom with huge tomatoes that produces extremely well all season. They are a bit misshapen but don’t let that discourage you. The shape is weird but […]
HERBS & VEGGIES: What are Cool Crops? Can you Dig it?

One of our most commonly asked questions as it warms up early in the spring is “What can I put out in my veggie garden?” The answer is not as […]
What’s Coming When?

This is a question we get all the time, so we put together a list just for you! Keep in mind these are estimated dates that depend on the weather. […]