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Create your own Tropical Oasis

June is right around the corner, there’s no time like the present to turn your home into a tropical oasis of your very own. As the weather starts warming up […]
Let the Hunt Begin

(Why beneficial insects really are beneficial!) Release the hounds! Not literally, but I do want you to release the Ladybugs, Lacewings, Praying Mantids, and Nematodes. They are fantastic hunters and […]
Proven Winners Pollinator Kit

All of us at Van Wilgen’s and Proven Winners know one thing for sure, a better garden starts with a better plant. Healthy plants with strong root systems are the […]
Living Fences make for Great Neighbors

If you are like I am I love noticing the landscapes of houses and neighborhoods as I’m driving around town. I like to see what people have done but not […]
Small Space Trees

On any given day you can visit the garden center and overhear customers asking for ‘’dwarf” plants. Usually, when the term dwarf comes to mind we think of small shrubs […]
Van Wilgen’s Planting Guide

How to plant has always been a frequently asked question at the garden center. What do I do if my plant is in a pot…How do I plant a burlap […]
To Feed or Not to Feed

Just as you need the energy to get through your day, your plants do too. And of course, when it comes to family-friendly gardening, organic fertilizer is the way to […]
Spring Lawn Love

Show your lawns some love this spring. Not only did trees & shrubs suffer from this snowy & windy winter, but our lawns also struggled quite a bit too. Snowplows […]