The genus Helleborus consists of 15 different species of hardy, low-growing, mostly evergreen perennials that bloom in a range of colors in late winter or early spring with long-lasting flowers....
Hello Hellebores: Flowers of Winter
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January in the Garden
January in the garden is mostly a time for planning and preparation for spring! For Fresh Color Spruce up your front porch with fresh flower pots of primroses and maybe a new welcome mat! For the...
December in the Garden
Our temperate climate and generally mild winter allows us to plant practically year-round (we’re so lucky)! December is still a good time to plant deciduous trees and shrubs. For Fresh Color Now...
November in the Garden
For Fresh Color Refresh summer container plantings with winter combinations for evergreen color and seasonal interest. Plant pansies and violas soon so they can develop enough roots to thrive all...
Sasanqua Camellias for Fall & Winter Color
Native to Japan and slightly lesser-known than Camellia japonica, Sasanqua Camellias are fall and winter-blooming (October through January, depending on the cultivar), broadleaf evergreen shrubs...
‘Tis the Season for Dwarf Conifers
Conifer plants tend to shine in the wintertime, whether they are in containers or in the landscape. Although most are stately and towering, dwarf conifers are smaller, often slower-growing than the...
“To Rake or Not to Rake” and Other Fall Gardening To-Dos
What should gardeners be doing (or not doing) this fall to help plants survive the winter and thrive next spring? How does one protect bird nesting and pollinator habitat or get a jump-start on next...
Fall & Winter Pollinator Gardening
A well-planned pollinator garden can help support native bee species by providing critical food and habitat during the winter. Many pollinators hibernate (in our gardens) through the coldest months,...
Pruning 101: Tools, Techniques & Timing
When a plant needs pruning, some gardeners blindly whack while others timidly snip, but once you gain the knowledge and confidence, you'll be a proficient pruner in no time! Before deciding when to...
Pumpkins Galore!
Colorful displays of fall pumpkins, straw bales, and gourds signal a festive change of seasons as we transition into autumn. One can't help but marvel at the range of colors, shapes, and sizes...
Improving Soil Health
The single most valuable investment in your home landscape is soil improvement—healthy soil means healthy, productive, beautiful plants! Soil that is healthy is loose, nutritious (and thereby,...
October in the Garden
This is the best month for planting woody shrubs, trees, herbaceous perennials, and bulbs. Our year-round garden centers are well stocked with great plant selections. Celebrate the changing...
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