Outdoor Plants & Growing

Give our modern roses a chance! Know the differences between English Roses, Shrub Roses, Drift Roses and Climbing Roses and how to care for them.

Weeds are the bane of most gardeners existence, but Sean, our horticulture expert, talks about some wonderful “weeds” to include in your garden: These are two native milkweeds, the first called Asclepias Incarnata, or Swamp Milkweed, and Asclepias Tuberosa, or Butterfly Weed.

A popular question around here is when do I prune my hydrangeas? How do I prune my hydrangeas? And what makes them different? Well, the short answer is: It depends. Sean, the horticulture expert at The Gardener’s Center, says it requires a little bit of detective work.

Also knows as Hummingbird Mint and Hyssop, Agastache are probably the longest blooming perennial you can have in a temperate-climate perennial garden. For this, and many other reasons, Sean professes Agastache is his all-time favorite perennial!

Hydrangea arborescens, or smooth hydrangeas, are native to the eastern U.S. and are much easier to grow & take care of than non-native varieties. Learn why you’re going to fall in love with Pinky Pollen Ring Hydrangea and Annabelle Hydrangea.