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Deck the Halls!

It’s Christmas time!!, there’s nothing more exciting to me than decorating my home for the Christmas season. Decorating should be fun, so put on some holiday music and let your […]
Ouch! Winter Sun & Wind Burn

How to protect your trees & shrubs in winter The Boxwoods, Rhododendrons, Hollies, Azaleas, and Arborvitaes were all hanging out around the birdbath that sits between the properties of two […]
Christmas Picture Time

It’s that time of year at the garden center when we peek through the holiday greens on the patio and spot families trudging through our tree fields. Decked out in […]
Live Christmas Tree Planting

The holidays are upon us, and nothing brings that festive spirit out more than getting your Christmas tree. For many families, this means gathering up the family and traveling to […]
Breathe Easy

Breathe easy, by bringing the fresh air indoors with houseplants. Did you know that houseplants can turn carbon dioxide into oxygen? According to NASA, they also remove airborne volatile organic […]
Don’t let the mouse run up the clock!

(KEEPING RODENTS UNDER CONTROL FOR THE WINTER) Hickory Dickory Dock, don’t let those mice run up the clock or anywhere else in your house for that matter. As it gets […]
Plants for Winter Interest

Have you ever thought about the beauty a plant can add to a snowy landscape? Here at Van Wilgen’s we have a variety of options if you are looking for […]
Backyard Makeover Part III

It’s been a busy season. The summer has flown by and like many people I spent far less time in my garden than I would have liked. Fortunately, the fall […]