Pro Plant Tips
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The Vampire's Garden: Red and Near-Black Foliage Plants for Fall
Four red and near-black foliage plants for a gothic Halloween garden, with the zones, sizes, and sun each one needs to hold its color, and whether Red Baron blood grass...
Eilish Boyd |
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House of Monsters: Spooky Houseplants With Unusual Leaves
Houseplants with holes, scales, snakeskin patterns, and dangling baby spiders make a Halloween display that lasts all year. Which ones move at night, which are safe around cats and dogs,...
Eilish Boyd |
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What Fall Foliage Looks Like on Plants We Ship
Yellowing leaves, a few small spots, some leaf drop, and spent flower heads are typical on plants shipped from September to November. Here is what that looks like, why it...
Justin Farrell |
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My Rhododendrons Are Losing Leaves This Fall - Is This Normal?
Rhododendron leaf drop in fall can be normal or a warning sign. Learn which changes are healthy seasonal shedding and which ones mean your plant needs help.
Charlotte Weidner |
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Whipper Snapper Trees: Why Starting Small Is the Smartest Way to Plant
Young trees transplant with less shock, establish in a single season and often outgrow bigger transplants. Learn why Whipper Snapper brand trees are the smart way to plant, plus step-by-step...
Justin Farrell |
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Blue Moon vs Blue Chinese Wisteria: Which Is Right for Your Garden?
Transform Cleveland gardens with Blue Wisteria. Tips for care, site selection, and maintenance.
Angela Workman |
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The 5 Main Types of Hydrangeas: A Complete Identification Guide
Identify the 5 main types of hydrangeas with this guide covering bigleaf, panicle, smooth, oakleaf, and climbing species, their bloom characteristics, zone ranges, and pruning needs.
Eilish Boyd |
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Rose Color Symbolism: A Mother's Day Guide
What each Rose color means, plus a Mother's Day pick for every shade.
Justin Farrell |
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#ProPlantTips: Using Seed Mixes to Maximize Impact
Custom seed mixes let you create stunning native gardens effortlessly with region-specific wildflowers that attract pollinators and thrive in your climate.
Angela Workman |
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Arbor Day Ideas: Easy Ways to Celebrate Trees
Celebrate Arbor Day 2026 with ease. Discover quick, simple, and meaningful ways to honor trees and go green, even if you are short on time.
Justin Farrell |
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Easy and Affordable Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day the easy way. Discover quick, simple, and fun eco-friendly tips for busy folks to make a big impact with little time or effort.
Justin Farrell |
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What’s the Difference Between Container Sizes?
Most nurseries use trade gallon sizes that date back to post-WWII surplus food cans -- and a #1 container holds far less soil than a true gallon. Here's what the...
Angie Workman |
Plant Care Guides
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Hydrangea Planting and Care Guide: From Soil to Blooms
Justin Farrell |
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How to Prune Hydrangeas by Type
Eilish Boyd |
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Hellebore Care Guide: How to Grow Lenten Rose (Helleborus)
Justin Farrell |
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Planting Guides
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The Complete Guide to Proper Plant Spacing
Eilish Boyd |
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How to Plant a Privacy Screen Step by Step
Justin Farrell |
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How to Plant a Container-Grown Tree: Step-by-Step Guide
Justin Farrell |
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How to Plant a Nature Hills Root Pouch Container
Justin Farrell |
Best Plant For
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Best Reblooming Flowering Shrubs for Nonstop Color
Eilish Boyd |
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Best Shade Trees to Cool Your Home and Cut Energy Costs
Angie Workman |
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10 Best Roses to Gift Mom This Mother's Day
Justin Farrell |
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Best Evergreen Shrubs That Keep Their Leaves All Year Round
Angie Workman |
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Best Low-Maintenance Perennials for Full Sun
Angie Workman |
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Best Deer Resistant Shrubs That Actually Work
Eilish Boyd |
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Best Shade Trees for Small Yards
Justin Farrell |
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Best Hydrangeas for Beginners
Justin Farrell |
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Best Privacy Trees and Shrubs to Plant This Spring
Justin Farrell |
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Plant Comparisons
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Seasonal Gardening
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Garden To-Do's to Accomplish This Spring!
Justin Farrell |
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Fall Planting Guide: Why Fall Is the Best Time to Plant
Angie Workman |
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