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Help Pollinators survive the Winter

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Posted on October 5, 2017

October has arrived and with it comes fall flavors. Pumpkin spice pops up practically wherever you go. And there’s nothing like a freshly picked apple or glass of apple cider. […]

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Looking sharp in our greenhouse!

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Posted on September 25, 2017

Over the last few years, the cactus has become the most wanted and most asked for plant here at Van Wilgen’s. Almost everywhere you look you can find cacti, whether […]

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Summer Vacation is Over

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Posted on September 24, 2017

Your houseplants enjoyed a wonderful, long Summer vacation out on your deck, patio, front step, etc. They got to enjoy bright sunlight, warm temperatures, and many admirers. Sorry houseplants, but […]

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Lawn Love

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Posted on September 21, 2017

Your lawn loves you. Do you love it back? Your lawn lets you walk on it, play ball on it, picnic on it, and just take plain old advantage of […]

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Our Top Fall Flowers & Fruit

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It’s always a good day for the team when we can take a minute to talk about some of our favorite plants. Fall is a fantastic time to plant, and […]

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Our Top Plants for Foliage Color

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We love the contrasts and textures of fall foliage. From grasses to trees we have compiled a baker’s dozen of our favorites to see in the autumn landscape. If you […]

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Grasses: to cut back or not to cut back?

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Posted on September 20, 2017

As we get into late fall, many gardeners instinctively begin to clean up their gardens. Perennials get cut back, weeds get pulled or sprayed, and roses get mulched in. For […]

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Fall Containers

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Posted on September 14, 2017

The nights are getting cooler, the days are getting shorter, and for us, at Van Wilgen’s that means mums, fall foliage, corn stalks, and of course, pumpkins everywhere! Unfortunately for […]

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