GARDEN TIPS & RESOURCES
Entering a New Era for Events at Colonial Gardens
We are thrilled to launch our new Enchanted Hayride starting September 19th, 2026 and running daily through November 2nd.
Fall is a Great Time for Planting
Early to mid-fall is an excellent time to plant and even late fall can still be an excellent time to add plants to your garden. Here’s how to give your plants the best shot at thriving.
Case Study: Complementing a Shed in a Wet Spot
The Scenario: A customer has a beautiful, high-end shed that sits in a wet spot and needs low-maintenance landscaping that matches its style.
The AI Plant Problem is Getting Worse
Since AI image generators hit the market, the internet has been swamped with fake plant scams. It’s gotten worse.
What Fertilizer Is Best For You and Your Plants?
In this guide, you will find the right fertilizing product for you here at Colonial Gardens and learn some of the science behind how these products work to beautify and supplement your plants!
Rose Profiles 2026
While there are many rose options out there, Colonial Gardens focuses on carrying varieties that our customers love along with newer, improved varieties. We go over several series of roses that we carry and their particular benefits to help you choose the right one for you.
Picking the Right Tomatoes for You
Need some advice for picking a tomato variety? Casey from Colonial Gardens outlines how she picks her tomatoes each year.
Plant Trees to Save on Energy
Learn how to strategically plant trees to reduce your energy costs for your home.
Staff Favorite Annuals 2025
Get inspired! Check out our staff’s favorite annuals they grew last year on grounds here at Colonial Gardens.
Drought-Tolerant Plants
Discover hardy plants that survive the toughest conditions here in southeastern Pennsylvania.
RESOURCES
Plants for Wet Conditions
A list of wet tolerant perennials, trees and shrubs, as well as answers to what poor drainage is, why it occurs, and how you can solve the issue.
Shade Tolerant Plants
A list of shade tolerant plants and an explanation of what “shady conditions” really means.
Native Plants
This brochure provides a list of native species that Colonial Gardens often carries in its inventory. Please note that some of the plants in this section may not be native to our particular area of PA and may be native to surrounding states.
Deer Resistant Plants
This list shows plants that generally are not attractive to deer.