VIDEO Guides

Plant of the Week

Vermillionaire Cuphea ~ firecracker plant

Plant of the Week

Knock Out Roses 

Plant of the Week

Lamium and butterfly companion plants 

Plant of the Week

Miss Ruby Butterfly Bush and butterfly companion plants 

Plant of the Week

Gazania and companion plants for the sunny dry garden

Plant of the Week

Rocket Man Russian Sage and companion plants for the sunny dry garden

 

Plant of the Week Series Begins!

Bobo Hydrangea

 

Cast Iron Annuals

 

 

Herbs: Do’s & Don’ts

5 Tips for Happy Healthy Roses

Shade Perennials with Stacey

 

 

Tips and Tricks to Growing the Best Veggies

Proven Winner’s Container Favorites

 

Changing the Color of your Hydrangeas : Sweet & Sour Soil

 

Patchwork Seeding with Stacey

 

 

The first Signs of Spring, Forsythia

 

Pansy Power!

 

 

What Christmas Customer Service Means at Van Wilgen’s

 

 

Fall Decorating with Stacey

 

 

Pumpkin Planting with Succulents

 

  Simple Succulent Centerpiece with Stacey

 

 

Orchids, Easy as 1,2,3

 

Relax in Style!

 

Plant of the Week: Torenia Wishbone Flower

Plant of the Week: Standing Ovation Ornamental Grass

Plant of the Week: Buddleia Lo & Behold Blue Chip Jr.

Plant of the Week: Van Wilgen Grown Limelight Hydrangea Tree

Plant of the Week: Heuchera Dolce ‘Blackberry Ice’

 

Plant of the Week: Acalypha Fire Dragon

Stacey’s Tips : Think Pink! (Rose Care)

 Our Lawn and Garden Specialist Stacey Pope is here to talk you through caring for your Roses.

Van Wilgen’s is a partner with Proven Winners. Every year we work together to bring you the best plants we can, from Annuals, to Perennials and Color Choice Shrubs!

We are very pleased to also be able to bring you helpful video tips through Proven Winners featuring these awesome plants!

How To Create A Shade Container

Sometimes a shady spot in your garden calls for bright and bold colors. We’ve focused on the color purple here, see how easy this would be to create for your own porch or patio!

How Many Plants for a Hanging Basket?

Now that it’s spring you might be thinking about planting up a hanging basket, and if so, here are some ideas!

Express Yourself with Foliage

Choose the perfect plant and container for your yard.   Mixing big, bold plants in shades of chartreuse with dark containers creates a visual masterpiece for the patio!

Click here for a Plant ‘Shopping List’ featured in this video

Thriller, Filler, Spiller

The perfect combination is as simple as Thriller, Spiller and Filler!  Let Jamie show you how to create simple and easy containers that provide color and texture all season long.

Click here for a Plant ‘Shopping List’ featured in this video

Making a Statement with Hanging Planters

We all have blank spaces in our yard, whether it is a fence, or a dark corner on the patio.  Infuse some color and dimension into these spaces with unique hanging baskets set at varying heights.

Click here for a Plant ‘Shopping List’ featured in this video 

It’s About Plants and Planters

Choose the perfect plant and container for your yard.   Mixing big, bold plants with very simple containers in lighter colors creates a visual masterpiece for the patio!

Click here for a Plant ‘Shopping List’ featured in this video

A Winning Windowbox

Step back into the box!  Window boxes are a great way to express yourself using new color palettes or plants.  Get some helpful hints from Jamie and let your creative juices flow!

Click here for a Plant ‘Shopping List’ featured in this video. 

Choosing the Right Planter for the Plant

Perennials and grasses are a great focal point for a mixed container.  They add wonderful texture, structure and color to a combination.  Jamie shows you how to create the perfect pairing of plants and containers for season long color.

Click here for a Plant ‘Shopping List’ featured in this video.

Upcycling in the Garden

Recycled materials are all the rage right now.  Let Jamie show you how to take and old milk crate and candle holder and turn them into fantastic centerpieces in the garden.

Click here for a Plant ‘Shopping List’ featured in this video. 

Made for the Shade

Infuse a bold punch of color into that dark, shady area of your yard. Let Jamie show you how to take a dull space and bring it to life with a few containers filled with vibrant plants that perform all summer long.

Click here for a Plant ‘Shopping List’ featured in this video.

Traditional vs. Contemporary Containers

You never get a second chance to make a first impression!  Create a masterful entrance to your home in just minutes with design tips from Jamie.  The perfect look is easy to create, whether traditional or contemporary.

Click here for a Plant ‘Shopping List’ featured in this video.

 

Convert a Hanging Basket into an Upright Container

Need a last minute decoration for your dinner party?  Learn how to quickly take a hanging basket and convert it into a fabulous centerpiece in three minutes or less!

Click her for a Plant ‘Shopping List’ featured in this video.

 

 

Caring for Early Spring Annuals

Now is the time to fill your home with colorful easter plants. Just in case you needed some tips on how to care for them, Stacey is here with just a few that customers ask us all the time.

 

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