GARDEN TIPS & RESOURCES
Successes and Failures in Casey’s Garden
One of the best parts of my job is trying out plants in my garden. I wanted to share my successes and failures from this year so you know which plants I loved and don’t have to repeat my mistakes!
The Hidden Dangers of AI Plants
AI manipulated images of plants may seem like harmless fun, but bad actors are using these photos to scam gardeners.
Gardening During a Drought
Gardeners can use simple strategies to improve their garden’s performance while saving water! Here are 7 steps you can take to reduce your water use while keeping your garden healthy.
Seven Native Perennials for Summer
This blog lists some of our favorite summer native perennials, based on their hardiness, beauty, and value to local wildlife.
Watering: The Dos and Don’ts
There are some basic principles you can follow to help become a watering expert. Here are our do’s and don’t’s
Top Plants for Hummingbirds
Using your garden to create habitat for wildlife is gardening for the greater good. Here are top plant choices to attract Hummingbirds.
Growing a Tropical-Inspired Garden (in PA!)
While you may envision this oasis in Florida or Hawaii, you can bring the feel of the tropics right here to southeastern Pennsylvania by planting a tropical-inspired garden!
Perennial Planting Guide
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
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
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.
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.