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Our Top 10 Tips to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal

When you boost your curb appeal, you boost property value, too! Start by adding an ornamental tree—we have plenty to choose from at our garden center in Glenside!

The Best Time to Harvest All of Your Garden Veggies

The best time to harvest your veggies depends on the specific plant! For leafy greens, make sure you use them all up before they bolt and turn bitter.

How to Care for Your Hydrangea Plants

Hydrangeas aren’t too finicky—they’re pretty easy, so long as you plant them in the right spot! Choose a location that gets morning sun and afternoon shade.

7 Dazzling Drought-Tolerant Plants for Pennsylvania

Drought-tolerant plants make saving water easy! Here are seven gorgeous varieties, perfect for Pennsylvania gardens. First up is gaillardia—a fiery perennial.

How to Water Your Garden Plants the Eco-Conscious Way

Learning how to properly water your plants is essential for maintaining a healthy garden, but it’s also important for reducing unnecessary water waste.

Plants For Texture: Evergreens, Ornamental Grasses, & More

Using different textures in your landscape creates a dynamic view! Add texture with these plants, including grasses, evergreens, Japanese maples, and clumped trees.

Pet-Friendly Houseplants

You love your pets, and you love your houseplants, but getting them to coexist is difficult. The following plants are non-toxic to pets and beautiful in your home.

How to Keep Your Tomatoes Flourishing in Pennsylvania

Here are our best tips and tricks to keep the pests and diseases at bay and create the optimal growing conditions for your tomatoes, from soil to soap to supports.

The Best Trees For Your Pennsylvania Landscape

Here's everything you need to know about selecting the best tree for your Pennsylvania home, from color to size, growth rate, seasonal foliage, and more!

Growing Zucchini: Everything You Need To Know

Whether you're growing it in a pot or on the ground, zucchini is the summer squash that keeps on giving. Learn everything you need to know about growing zucchini here.

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