GARDEN TIPS & RESOURCES
Perennial Planting Guide
April 3, 2024
Perennials can thrive in your yard for years so long as they are put in the right location and maintained properly. Learn more about having success with Perennials in this Planting Guide.
Long-Lasting Hanging Baskets
March 31, 2024
Picture it: The perfect hanging basket. It probably looks a little different from mine, depending on your favorite flowers or colors, but I bet that it’s full, lush, and colorful. Hanging baskets are a fantastic choice to brighten up your porch or to hang from a hook by a patio or entryway. Here are our top tips for keeping your hanging baskets healthy and full all season long.
Growing Lavender
March 29, 2024
Known for its lovely scent and attractive flowers, lavender is deer resistant as well as being a favorite of bees and butterflies. Lavender is a versatile and fragrant herb that adds beauty and charm to any garden.
Guide to Caring for Blueberry Plants in Pennsylvania
March 15, 2024
Blueberries are delightful fruit-bearing shrubs that thrive in Pennsylvania’s climate, offering delicious berries and ornamental value to gardens. To ensure your blueberry plants thrive and produce abundant harvests, follow these essential care tips.
The Barbie-Inspired Garden
March 14, 2024
The Barbie movie has truly become a phenomenon, taking over our social media feeds and driving people back to the movies. If you watch the 2023 film, you’ll notice just a few notable plants in the background (Do you not watch movies to look at the plants?).
Growing Tomatoes
March 12, 2024
Tomatoes can be an extremely rewarding crop to grow for first time gardeners! With hundreds of varieties readily available, it can be overwhelming to get started. This guide is designed to help you pick the best tomato seedlings and grow a bountiful harvest.
Goth Garden
March 10, 2024
The term ‘gothic’ has been used through the centuries to describe everything from architecture to literature to fashion. All of these uses inform the gothic style: the sweeping lines of vaulted arches, the ominous mystery and menace of gothic literature, and the dark colors and contrasts of goth fashion.
Creating a Coastal-Inspired Garden
March 8, 2024
This particular coastal style is inspired by the beaches of the Northeast. We’re thinking of the sophistication of Kennedy style rather than the hot, tropical vibe of Florida (you’ll get that in a different blog). For this garden, we’re going to mix true coastal plants that can thrive in our climate as well as some that give the feeling of visiting the ocean.
Get Growing! The Basics of Seed Starting
January 29, 2024
Congrats! You are on your way to getting a jump start on your garden this year! Starting seeds indoors during the winter months is a fun, low cost way to start small, and watch your seeds grow into happy, healthy plants. By the time the final frost has passed, you will be ready to transplant your thriving seedlings into your garden!
A Succulent Care Guide
January 9, 2024
Succulents are plants with thick leaves that store water. This adaptation evolved as a way to live in areas with little rainfall. Succulents are a popular choice for houseplant enthusiasts as they stay compact, come in a beautiful array of colors and shapes, and are great for beginners. Some popular succulents include echeveria, haworthia, jade, kalanchoe, and sedums. Here’s a simple guide to keep those succulents thriving.
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.