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Growing plants in containers opens up a whole world of options for adding color to your deck, patio, balcony or even in your garden. I’ll share some ideas for combining annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs in containers to make them more diverse, stunning and practical.
Proven Winners has taken all those classic Dianthus qualities and elevated them with larger blooms, improved flowering and exceptional garden performance.
When it comes time to plant your favorite new varieties in your garden, proper transplanting can make all the difference in how quickly they get established. I’ll walk you through the eight steps you’ll need to know to plant them properly so they will get off to the best possible start.
Deer damage is prevalent across the Northeast especially after a long winter. Let’s talk about deer controls and dwarf flowering shrubs that they are less likely to browse.
Explore the evolution of Proven Winners® Eco+™ grower pots, from the development of 100% plastic-free grower pots to the expansion of recycled grower pots and plant tags in 2026.
If there’s a spot in your garden where the light shifts from sunny to shady through the seasons, these flexible annuals are just what you need.
Pollinating insects need our support, so let’s talk about growing a pollinator garden and the ideal plants to include in it if you’re gardening in the North.
Are you ready to wake up to spring? When winters are long, it’s so important to have early blooming perennials in the landscape. As soon as the snow melts, these early spring beauties will cheer us up and provide an important food source for hungry pollinators and beneficial insects.
There’s a quiet shift in how a garden responds when we partner with it and help it grow into its best self. Here are four ways you can be a better steward of your garden.
Once your spring display reaches its peak, you are often left with the unsightly challenge of hiding bulb foliage as it slowly withers. While it is tempting to cut those leaves back immediately, proper spring bulb aftercare requires leaving them intact until they have completely turned brown to fuel next year's blooms. Fortunately, maintaining your garden aesthetics doesn't have to be a struggle during this transition. By mastering the art of interplanting perennials, you can naturally mask those yellowing bulb leaves with the lush, emerging growth of hostas, daylilies, or ferns. With a few clever design tricks, your garden will transition seamlessly from spring brilliance to summer fullness without an awkward "messy" phase.
