Plants to Attract and Entertain
Bright orange wings with delicate black lacing stop for a momentary flutter. The landing location is the flower you planted. The flower you have watered, weeded and maintained for this very moment. It is a moment of nature’s rhythm taking place before your eyes. Whether you have room for one container, patio garden or large…
Ornamental Grasses Lend Texture, Shape and Color
Strolling through a local garden center and exploring numerous ornamental grasses can become overwhelming. What grass variety is best for my area? How do I select the right grass for my plant landscape? What perennial plants are good companions for ornamental grasses? Our plant experts have the perfect selection of grasses to incorporate into your…
Improve Your Health
Vibrant hues of pink, yellow and red pull your focus into the garden while subtle foliage colors like green and maroon create a calming effect. A colorful landscape or garden provides an encompassing experience. Through utilizing the colors of the rainbow, your landscape or garden can create the same effect. Explore our plant expert’s colorful…
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Top varieties and more from our plant experts
Hostas are long-lived and low maintenance. The American Hosta Society calls hostas “The Friendship Plant” because you will often make friends while sharing your hostas and making visits to others’ gardens. One of the major health benefits to gardening is the way being outside and connecting with others who share your interest and hobbies, allowing…
There’s a lilac for every landscape
In a world full of colorful plants and endless landscaping options, it can be hard to select the perfect plant for each space. This spring, the decision is easy. Plant lilacs. They offer springtime blooms with sweet fragrance to enliven your landscape. Lilacs are great for attracting pollinators like butterflies. To help with the selection…
That’s our Leader, Lyndsi Oestmann
Continuing to serve our industry, Lyndsi was recently elected as a board member of AmericanHort, which is dedicated to uniting, promoting and advancing the horticulture industry through advocacy, collaboration, connectivity, education, market development and research. “Lyndsi is a proven industry leader. Our members will benefit from her input and guidance based on her experience as…
Create Tradition
For memories made and laughter shared, planting a tree on Arbor Day is a perfect time to celebrate and honor your loved one’s legacy. As the tree matures and sprouts new growth each year, you may find peace and happiness in the reminder of memories you’ve shared. To begin planning for your legacy tree, select…
The Underestimated Landscaping Plant
As the season of spring is upon us, let’s take your garden and landscaping prep to the next level. It’s time to design that perfect landscape, you know the one you always dreamed about? It starts by creating an overarching plan, one that includes groundcovers. Groundcovers are essential to any landscape for creating dimension, filling…
Why This Month is the Best Time to Plan the Garden of your Dreams
There’s nothing like the power of imagination – especially when you’re looking out the window at lingering snow patches, brown grass and bare trees. Early spring, while the landscape is still dormant, is a great time to plan your outdoor living spaces. After all, do you want to spend the peak of the season deciding…