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3 P’s for our 2025 Gardens: Planning, Prepping, & Patience
Whether you’re facing a blank slate with significant changes to your outdoor space, or simply starting a new garden, these tips should help.
Apr 16 min read


Stemming Erosion with Plants
Concerned about soil washing away on the slope in your yard, in that bank by your driveway, or on the newly cleared land by your back...
Mar 113 min read


Recovery & Restoration of our Landscapes
A few key steps involved in beginning restoration of home gardens, natural fields and woods.
Dec 13, 20245 min read


Weeding Out the Confusion: Garden Q&A
Plant Problem-Solving Q&A: Your most commonly asked questions!
Jun 11, 20245 min read


The Evening Garden - Part I: Designing Your Tranquil Moonlit Escape
For those who plan them, evening gardens are a pure secret delight. And what a treat to unwind in this remarkable space.
Jun 4, 20243 min read


Painters Month-By-Month Garden Calendar
Gardens are all about timing! It's never too late to plan yours using these quick monthly checklists:
Apr 23, 20244 min read


Environmentally Conscious Groundcovers
First of all, how do we at Painters define a groundcover? We think of groundcovers as low growing, spreading perennials that require...
Apr 9, 20247 min read


March Garden Chores
It’s the first day of Spring! In WNC, March brings sunny days that can reach into the 70s, but keep in mind that temperatures can still...
Mar 19, 20243 min read


FALL GARDEN DESIGNS BY PAINTERS
Painters managers put together some of their favorite perennials and shrubs for fall color and texture as a guide for those of you looking f
Sep 20, 20235 min read


Why Plant a Rain Garden?
Discover the benefits of rain gardens in your landscape. Learn how rain gardens improve drainage, support wildlife, and enhance beauty effor
Jun 28, 20234 min read


Support Wildlife & Your Gardens with Your Leaves
Support wildlife & your gardens with your leaves! Discover how leaving leaves benefits wildlife and enhances your garden's health today!
Oct 12, 20224 min read


Creating Natural Privacy Screens with Trees & Shrubs
Evergreen hedges are planted for a variety of reasons: privacy, wind block, noise dampener, and even to create “rooms” within a landscape.
Oct 6, 202210 min read


Developing a Love for Ornamental Grasses
Photo: Pink Muhly Grass at Painters Greenhouse I’ve been gardening on my own for about twelve years now, and it took me about half of...
Sep 22, 20225 min read


How to Conserve Water and Beat the Heat in Your Garden this Summer
Some of our favorite ways you can conserve water while keeping your garden looking great all summer long!
Jun 15, 20224 min read


Gardening in March: What to Do when the Temperature Drops Below Freezing
Most of you have already experienced a hard frost this March, but this week the night time temperatures are especially low! So what are...
Mar 12, 20224 min read
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