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Lilacs

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Posted on May 1, 2017

When people think of Lilacs the first thing to come to mind is the wonderfully fragrant flowers. There are four basic requirements that lilacs need to ensure they are the […]

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How to care for your Yoder Hibiscus

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Posted on April 28, 2017

When springtime rolls around there’s nothing like the excitement we all feel here at Van Wilgens when our first tropical truck arrives from Florida. The tropical that gives us the […]

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Creating A Cozy Retreat

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Small-scale gardening is a hot topic! Many great books have been written on the subject and growers are developing more and more dwarf trees and compact shrubs to fit those […]

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Peonies are Garden Classics!

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Peonies are garden classics! They’ve earned their classic status with their easy care and their incredible longevity. To get them to be spectacular and long-lived, follow a few easy steps. […]

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When will my Hydrangea and Butterfly Bush wake up?

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Posted on April 22, 2017

One of the most asked questions in the nursery yard in recent days is, “When will my hydrangea and butterfly bush wake up? Did they overwinter okay?” The answer to […]

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Four Fresh Berries to Grow this Summer

Posted on April 21, 2017

Nothing says summer like the fresh taste of homegrown fruit. Berries are becoming a staple crop in everyone’s summer garden, and for good reason! Not only are these little fruits […]

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Lemons, Limes and Figs! Oh My!

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The wait is over! Our courtyard here at Van Wilgen’s is filled with Lemons, Limes, and Brown Turkey Figs. The amazing smell of citrus fills the room. Growing Your own […]

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Patchwork Seeding

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Posted on April 20, 2017

(Seeding Small Patches of your Lawn) I know I probably sound like a broken record. “Seed, seed, seed, okay, enough already with the seed!” I know this is what you […]

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