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Jun 43 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.
Apr 231 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 97 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...
Mar 193 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...
Sep 20, 20235 min read
FALL GARDEN DESIGNS BY PAINTERS
We've had a lot of queries this fall as to when is the ideal time to plant varied items as well as which plants go best together. Note...
Jun 28, 20234 min read
Why Plant a Rain Garden?
Did you know that rain gardens can improve drainage & water flow in your landscape, help clean local waterways, and attract and support...
Oct 12, 20224 min read
Support Wildlife & Your Gardens with Your Leaves
It’s that time of year – the leaves are falling, and some are not where you would like them to be. Many homeowners spend countless hours...
Oct 6, 20229 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.
Sep 22, 20225 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...
Jun 15, 20224 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!
Mar 12, 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...
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