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Holiday Picture Time
It’s that time of year here at the garden center when we peek through the holiday greens on the patio and spot families trudging through our tree fields, decked out in their Sunday best, bags of pre-wrapped gifts or other props in hand. Everyone’s in search of the perfect spot to take the annual family […]
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Caring for Your Christmas Tree
It’s that time of year again. During the hustle and bustle that accompanies the holiday season, we somehow manage to find the time to continue the time-honored tradition of selecting and decorating the perfect Christmas tree. But after we’ve found that perfect tree, what should you do next? How do we make sure that our […]
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What Not to Cut Back This Fall
Nothing says fall is fully here like realizing that mornings start with a frosty car and cranking the heat to get the windows clear. Unfortunately for your plants, there’s no heater to keep them warm, and right about now, some of your plants are probably looking pretty sad. If you’re like many gardeners, that means […]
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T’was the Last Tip Before Christmas
T’WAS THE LAST TIP BEFORE CHRISTMAS, WHEN ALL THROUGH THE HOUSE, SOME CREATURES WERE STIRRING (MAYBE A MOUSE?) THE FRUIT FLY TRAPS WERE SET BY THE FRUIT BOWL WITH CARE, IN HOPES THAT THE FRUIT FLIES SOON WOULDN’T BE THERE. THE MOUSE BAIT WAS PLACED, JUST STRATEGICALLY SO, TO ENSURE THE MICE NESTING ALL WOULD GO, […]
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Live tree planting and care
The holidays are upon us, and nothing brings that festive spirit out more than getting your Christmas tree. For many families, this means gathering up the family and traveling to cut a tree down. But for others, this means going to a nursery to pick out a live tree. While it may seem intimidating at […]
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Top Four Houseplants to Give and Get This Holiday Season
There’s so much to love about the holiday season — the cooking and baking, the time spent with family and friends, and the festive plants. Poinsettias or a blooming Christmas cactus are compact yet boast of holiday spirit. The more plants, the merrier! With just a little care, holiday houseplants can continue to thrive throughout […]
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Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Each year we gather a few of our favorite things together in an effort to help you find your loved ones the perfect gift! 1. STONE DUCKS range $34.99-$74.99 2. RECYCLED BARNWOOD BIRDHOUSE $54.99 3. FROG RAIN GAUGE $34.99 4. BIRDSEED BIRDFEEDER $11.99 1. HESTRA GLOVES FOR HIM $15.99 2. OKATSUNA PRUNERS $49.99 3. SPEAR HEAD SPADE […]
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Caring for your Tree
It’s that time of year again. In the midst of all the hustle and bustle that accompanies the holiday season, we somehow manage to find the time to continue the time-honored tradition of selecting and decorating the perfect Christmas tree. But after we have found that perfect tree, what to do next? How do we […]
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Bird Feeding and Housing Basics
Each year as the cooler temps roll in I stock up on a few things for our feathered friends. I know it may seem somewhat dull but I really do enjoy watching the birds visit each morning. Year after year it seems I appreciate the calm natural beauty they bring to my yard more and […]
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Why are my pines turning yellow?
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?” The answer is, thankfully, no. All trees and shrubs renew their foliage annually in the spring and summer and shed old, unneeded foliage in the fall. While this is most […]
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