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Money Tree: March Houseplant Highlight
Posted on March 3, 2025
Our Houseplant Highlight for March is Money Tree (pachira-aqatica)! Large, star-shaped leaves and braided trunks make this mini tree a beautiful year-round mood booster.
Pansy Care
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Wondering if it’s okay to put pansies outside? At Van Wilgen’s we have a saying: pansies are tiny but tough. You might think they should be kept inside this time of year, but these spring annuals are not meant to be coffee table plants… they love the cool temps!
JumpStart Your Garden: TIPS FOR WINTER SOWING
Posted on January 20, 2025
Spring is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to jumpstart your garden! Get everything you need for seed starting, from soil to grow lights and more.
Protect Your Landscape
Posted on January 12, 2024
During winter, hungry animals look for twigs and buds to eat off your favorite trees and shrubs. Animals aren’t the only threat though, rough wind and beaming sun will dry out your evergreens. Make sure you pick up the right products to help preserve your landscape during these cold months!
Winter Gardening Tips
Posted on January 5, 2024
What can you do to care for your plants during the winter? Even though many plants go into dormancy during the winter months, don’t forget about them! Here are some tips to ensure your garden will make it through the cold.
Benefits of Houseplants
Posted on January 20, 2022
As plant lovers and gardeners, we are no strangers to putting a ton of TLC into our plants, whether it’s through pruning, watering, or fertilizing. But for as much as we give our plants, the same could be said in return!
Monstera: February Houseplant Highlight
Posted on February 3, 2025
February’s Houseplant Highlight is Monstera! Bring a taste of the tropics indoors with this plant’s huge, fenestrated leaves. Monstera is a great easy-care option to fill in a corner and can even grow in water!
Dracaena: January Houseplant Highlight
Posted on January 8, 2025
Get ready for houseplant highlights! This year we will spotlight a new indoor plant each month, sharing care tips, varieties, and unique characteristics.
Poinsettia Varieties & CARE TIPS
Posted on December 10, 2024
Poinsettias are a winter houseplant staple and come in a diverse array of beautiful colors and sizes, with many available here at Van Wilgen’s. With Christmas just around the corner, many of us are looking for gift ideas for family, friends, and coworkers.
Holiday Gift Ideas
Posted on December 9, 2024
Christmas is just around the corner—have you finished your shopping yet? If not, don’t worry! Here are some fun ideas you can grab during your stop at our garden center to surprise someone this year.
Cut Tree Care
Posted on December 5, 2024
It’s time to find your perfect Christmas tree and take it home… but how do you make sure your tree stays in tip-top shape throughout the holiday season?