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Jul 189 min read
Plants for Attracting Moths, Our Beautiful Unsung Pollinators
Host plants and nectar providing plants for Attracting Moths
Jun 182 min read
Our Pollinator Gardens Are Saving Lives!
Information on the success of backyard gardens from studies highlighted by ecologist Doug Tallamy
May 142 min read
Painters Staff Favorites for Hummingbirds: a Photo Blog
List and photos of plants to attract hummingbirds in your garden! Annuals and perennials, full sun or even shady spots!
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...
Mar 28, 20236 min read
Turn any Shady Spot into a Beautiful & Beneficial Garden with 30 Shade-Loving Native Plants
Thirty varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials, groundcovers and grasses that thrive in shade. Many native species included!
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...
Aug 26, 20228 min read
10 Favorite Perennials for Fall Color
Fall blooming perennials are a great way to add color and interest to your garden year after year. Many fall perennials are hardy,...
Aug 13, 20226 min read
A Guide to Native Plants: Straight Species vs. Nativars
What's better - native straight species or nativars, which do pollinators prefer, and what the heck is the difference anyway? As...
Jul 22, 20223 min read
Tree & Shrub of the Week - July 18th
This week we'd like to highlight two natives we received from Mellow Marsh Farms in Siler City, NC this week. We were able to source over 6
Jul 22, 20224 min read
Seven of Our Favorite Echinacea Varieties
Demand for this humble, easy-to-grow native plant continues to grow. Beloved for its beauty, planting this pollinator friendly plant is...
Jun 27, 20229 min read
Creating Beautiful and Beneficial Wildlife Habitats
Planting tups for ideal wildlife benefit and aesthetic enjoyment
May 17, 20222 min read
Milkweed: How You Can Help Save the Monarchs
Did you know that milkweed is essential to monarch butterflies? Learn about the best varieties to plant so you can support monarchs!
May 11, 20222 min read
Digging Deeper: Take a Moment to Notice the Native Trees in Bloom with Brad Owen
We are excited to introduce a new feature in which we will invite you to take time out of your day to marvel at nature, applaud...
Apr 19, 20222 min read
Sochan: an Old but Under Appreciated Green
Occasionally we have the opportunity to access some interesting “new” plants through the sharing of friends and customers. This week I’d...
Feb 18, 20223 min read
Why We Love Native Plants
Planting native is a wonderful way to support a biodiverse ecosystem in your back yard from the bottom to the top of the food chain!
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