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Summer Plants that Wow
Summer Plants that Wow

Summer Plants that Wow

We gardeners are always on the lookout for plants that have that special characteristic: unique foliage, multi-colored flowers, unusual growth habit, or some other eye-catching trait. In today’s world of dozens of options on the shelf even for toothpaste, it takes a lot to stand out from the crowd, which is why so many of the new plant introductions are released specifically for their “wow” factor. As you plan and [...]

David2024-05-09T03:52:21+00:00May 9th, 2024|Annuals, Container Gardening, Container gardens, Creative, Hot Plants, Summer Bloomers|0 Comments

Four Must-Haves for Summer Color
Four Must-Haves for Summer Color

Four Must-Haves for Summer Color

With long days and warmer weather arriving in the Pacific Northwest, barbecues and evenings spent on the deck or patio will soon be the agenda for summer. As you plant up your flowerbeds and deck pots, here are four of my must-have plants I recommend you check out at Vander Giessen Nursery. First, Beacon Impatiens. One of the most used annuals in gardens worldwide has recently undergone some major upgrades [...]

David2021-05-10T14:00:19+00:00May 12th, 2021|Annuals, Container Gardening, Container gardens, Design, Hot Plants, Shade, Summer Bloomers|0 Comments