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Early Spring Lawn Prep

Posted on March 21, 2024

As the weather warms, you may wonder what you can do to help your grass recover from winter stress. Follow the steps below to get your lawn ready for SPRING!

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Valentine’s Day Houseplants

Posted on February 9, 2024

Make a statement this Valentine’s Day with a unique gift! Flower arrangements are beautiful, but how long do they last? It’s time to swap out those cut flowers for a houseplant and say ‘I love you’ with stunning blooms that keep coming back, time and time again.

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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!

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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.

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Keep Your Evergreens Looking Fresh

Posted on December 7, 2023

The holiday season is here, which means decorating your home with lots of fresh greens including decorated Christmas trees, perfectly placed mantelpieces, fragrant evergreen garlands, and welcoming swags and wreaths on our front doors.

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Holiday Houseplants

Posted on November 24, 2023

Poinsettias aren’t the only holiday houseplants you can get for this special season! Whether you want to make your own mini ‘Charlie Brown’ tree, or just looking for some indoor […]

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Overwintering: HOUSEPLANTS, TROPICALS, CITRUS, & FIGS

Posted on October 13, 2023

Start transitioning your houseplants and tropicals inside for the year! While these plants enjoy being outside to soak up the sun, it’s a good idea for them to come in before temperatures drop too low. When nighttime temperatures consistently dip below 50 degrees, bring heat-loving plants indoors.

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Why Are My Evergreens YELLOWING?

Posted on October 9, 2023

One of the most common questions we get here in the fall at Van Wilgen’s is, “Why are my pines turning yellow? Are they sick?”

Thankfully, the answer is “no”.

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