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Why Are My Evergreens YELLOWING?
Posted on October 9, 2023
One of the most common questions we get here in the fall at Van Wilgen’s is, “Why are my pines turning yellow? Are they sick?” Thankfully, the answer is “no”. […]
It’s Time to Prep Your Fall Garden!
Posted on August 18, 2023
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
Posted on July 13, 2023
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
Posted on June 22, 2023
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?
Posted on May 31, 2023
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!
Posted on May 16, 2023
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!
Posted on May 12, 2023
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?
Posted on April 20, 2023
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 […]