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Holiday Bulb Care
Posted on October 16, 2025
Plant your Amaryllis and Paperwhites now so you can enjoy them throughout the holiday season! Amaryllis are well known for their huge showy blooms, while Paperwhites are a great easy-care choice for fragrant flowers in a shorter time. Both these festive bulb varieties make excellent centerpieces or gifts for your friends and family. Follow these simple tips to get yours started today!
Fall Gardening Checklist
Posted on October 8, 2025
Fall is a busy season in the garden! Gorgeous green lawns and healthy plants for next year start with what you do now. Check off these important tasks to protect your plants this winter!
Overwintering: Houseplants, Tropicals, Citrus, & Figs
Posted on October 6, 2025
Start transitioning your houseplants and tropicals inside for the year! While these plants enjoy being outside to soak up the sun, it’s a good idea for them to come in before temperatures drop too low. When nighttime temperatures consistently dip below 50 degrees, bring heat-loving plants indoors.
Ferns: October Houseplant Highlight
Posted on October 1, 2025
Bring natural energy and stability to any space with a fern! Indoor ferns are prized for their lush, elegant foliage and ability to thrive in low light conditions. These plants love high moisture and humidity, making them ideal for bathrooms and terrariums with minimal care!
Why Are My Evergreens Yellowing?
Posted on September 29, 2025
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”.
Fall Decorating Ideas
Posted on September 19, 2025
It’s officially autumn, and it’s time to decorate! Whether you’re someone who wants to grab and go or customize your own containers, Van Wilgen’s is your one-stop shop for all things fall!
Plant Bulbs Now for Spring Flowers
Posted on August 29, 2025
Autumn is one of the busier seasons in the garden. Not only are flowers still growing and vegetables need to be harvested, but it’s also time to plant spring bulbs!
Schefflera: September Houseplant Highlight
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Liven up your room with the showy foliage of a Schefflera! Schefflera is commonly called Umbrella Plant, named for its glossy green leaves which fan out from a single point like an umbrella.