GARDEN TIPS & RESOURCES
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.
Why Mulch? It’s Not Just for Looks
January 9, 2024
Picture it: lush, green foliage, bright and bold blooms, contrasted against a uniform background. Mulch certainly offers a clean and polished look, but it’s the practical benefits that make it worth spending the money on it.
Building a Successful Fall Planter
September 7, 2023
Fall annuals have arrived with a punch of deep colors and interesting textures. If your summer planters are looking tired, now is a great time to refresh them with a look that works for the fall season and that will last through the next few months.
Gardening for Butterflies
February 24, 2022
Top Tips for Butterfly Gardens includes go native, be diverse, keep it clean, and more!
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.