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Case Study: Shed in a Wet Spot

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.

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The AI plant problem is getting worse.

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.

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The Science of Fertilizers.

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!

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Rose Profiles.

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.

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Picking the right tomato 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.

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Plant Trees to Save on Energy.

Plant Trees to Save on Energy

Learn how to strategically plant trees to reduce your energy costs for your home.

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Staff Favorite Annuals from Colonial Gardens

Staff Favorite Annuals 2025

Get inspired! Check out our staff’s favorite annuals they grew last year on grounds here at Colonial Gardens.

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Drought tolerant plants

Drought-Tolerant Plants

Discover hardy plants that survive the toughest conditions here in southeastern Pennsylvania.

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A Guide to Crape Myrtles

A Guide to Crape Myrtles

Crape myrtles are popular landscape trees for their graceful forms and many seasons of interest. Here's a guide for growing Crape Myrtles, including common problems, and the types we carry here at Colonial Gardens.

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Grow Your Village Through Gardening

Grow Your Village Through Gardening

Gardening can be one of the many gateways to building a stronger village, especially within your own neighborhood. Here are a few ways how.

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RESOURCES

Asclepias

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.

Foamflower

Shade Tolerant Plants

A list of shade tolerant plants and an explanation of what “shady conditions” really means.

Crabapple tree

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.

Junipers

Deer Resistant Plants

This list shows plants that generally are not attractive to deer.

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