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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.
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!
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...
Apr 29 min read
Painters Perennials for your Shade Garden: Part 2
Last week, we covered some of our favorite shade perennials for the front of the garden or to be used as borders or groundcovers. This...
Mar 265 min read
Painters Perennials for your Shade Garden: Part I
The grass is always greener on the other side… or is it? Most of our customers who have shady yards are desperate for more sun, and...
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...
Mar 126 min read
How to Harden Off Greenhouse-Grown Plants
You may have heard the term “hardening off” regarding seedlings you start indoors, but many folks don’t realize it’s also important for...
Oct 12, 20232 min read
That's for the birds - Planting beautiful birdseed
Are you looking to create beautiful gardens that are also beneficial for pollinators and birds? We grow an extensive selection of plants...
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...
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!
Mar 7, 20233 min read
The Secret to Growing Lavender
We can't tell you how often we are asked for the secret to growing lavender. Many people have tried growing it time and again with...
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, 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 1, 20227 min read
Frugal Pollinator-Friendly Gardening: How to Get Great Results on a Budget
One of the many virtues of gardening is patience. Have you heard the saying, “First year it sleeps, second year it creeps, and third...
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!
Mar 23, 20222 min read
Hostas: Don't Overlook these Shade-Loving Perennials
Hostas are versatile plants for shade gardens, offering numerous varieties in different shapes, sizes, and colors.
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