Posted on October 4th, 2020
As our days get shorter and the nights get cooler, it’s time to start thinking about fall colors and decorating for the season! One of our staple fall plants here at the garden center is traditional fall mums. They’re available in a wide range of colors, which means you can create a beautiful fall container […]
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Tags: annuals, chrysanthemums, container gardening, creative container gardening, fall crafts, fall decorating, fall gardening, gardening, pumpkins
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Posted on September 14th, 2020
Everyone knows chrysanthemums as the classic autumn annual, but people often wonder just how long they will last, and when all those buds are going to open. The answers to these questions depend heavily on temperature and the intensity and duration of sun exposure. However, we can narrow down a window where you can expect […]
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Tags: annuals, autumn landscaping, chrysanthemums, container gardening, Fall containers, fall decorating, mums, pumpkins
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Posted on August 22nd, 2019
As summer comes to an end, rustic autumn colors sweep in as the season’s vibrant blooms begin to fade. Keep your garden looking fresh this year with some fall flowering plants in your space! Utilize plants with late bloom times and apply Bloom Booster to ensure your flowers are reaching maximum potential. Here’s Our Top Flowering […]
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Tags: annuals, fall decor, fall flowers, fall planting, gardening, perennials, seasonal gardening
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Posted on August 31st, 2018
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 even better time to admire the landscape. We put pen to paper and came up with a few of our favorite Autumn plants. If you […]
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Tags: annuals, backyard, fall planting, gardening, hydrangea, landscaping, ornamental grasses, trees and shrubs
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Posted on May 10th, 2018
All of us at Van Wilgen’s and Proven Winners know one thing for sure, a better garden starts with a better plant. Healthy plants with strong root systems are the hallmark of a PW plant, and we know strong roots = strong plants. This week we will be showcasing Proven Winners plants in every part […]
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Tags: annuals, buddleia, butterflies, gardening, landscape, perennials, plants, pollinators, proven winners
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Posted on March 23rd, 2018
Spring is in bloom in our greenhouse! All you have to do is walk through the greenhouse doors and the aroma of spring hits you. Just stop, take a big breath in, it’s good for the soul. The greenhouse is full of so many spring time favorites right now. The colorful pansies are probably the […]
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Tags: annuals, easter flowers, easter plants, lilies, pansies, spring plants, tulips, van wilgen grown
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Posted on June 30th, 2017
July is here, with that comes fun times with all our family and friends. Some of my best memories are of all the family barbecues which generally started on the fourth of July weekend. I love to decorate and create elaborate displays for these special times. It’s my way of creating an inviting setting to […]
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Tags: annuals, container gardening, cottage style, decorating, outdoor living
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Posted on June 22nd, 2017
Everyone is a gardener when it comes to annuals! Annuals plants only stick around with us for one year but oh my, what a year we can have if we take good care of them! Annuals are rewarding, fun, and you can be as creative as you like. Annuals are so easy that everyone can […]
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Posted on June 16th, 2017
Every day at work I get asked, where are your wave petunias. As I take you all over, I ask the question. Why wave petunias? Most of you know only of wave petunias as the ones that cascade and you don’t have to dead head. Back in 1995 or so wave petunias took the united […]
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