Gardening Tips & Techniques

Ivy Geranium Care Outdoors: How to Grow These Trailing Beauties

Ivy geraniums (Pelargonium peltatum) are gorgeous trailing flowering plants that are ideal for growing outdoors. With their dense, cascading foliage and pretty blooms in shades of pink, red, purple, and white, ivy geraniums make stunning additions to hanging baskets, window boxes, borders, and other garden beds. Growing ivy geraniums outdoors does require some specialized care … Read more

Perennial Flowers That Bloom All Summer in Pots

Container gardening has traditionally been focused on the use of annual plants, but containers are a great way to garden, and we can also use them to grow beautiful perennials and ornamental grasses. Below, Chief Horticulturist David Salman will review tips for proper planting, expanding your plant palette, and recommended container plants. Container gardening is … Read more

Do Croton Plants Like to Be Root Bound? A Comprehensive Guide

As the copywriter for Gardener’s Supply, Danny usually confines his writing to fashioning the most egregiously entertaining puns he can muster for the GSC catalog and website product pages. But sometimes he shifts gears, and (armed with a bit more substance) crafts a more educational post. Before he became GSC’s “man behind the curtain,” he … Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Pieris Japonica Flaming Silver

Pieris japonica Flaming Silver is a gorgeous variety of Japanese pieris that brings unique color and interest to shady gardens. With its colorful new growth and elegant habit, this plant makes a striking focal point. However, Flaming Silver pieris has specific needs to thrive. This article provides tips for successfully growing this eye-catching shrub. An … Read more

do deer eat pansy flowers

Deer are a common sight in many parts of the country, but when it comes to your garden, they can be unwelcome guests. Winter, with its scarcity of natural food sources, can drive deer into gardens in search of sustenance. Thankfully, you can still enjoy a beautiful winter garden by selecting deer resistant winter flowers. … Read more