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Joe Pye Weed: Pollinator Superhero!
Discover the benefits of Joe Pye Weed: Pollinator Superhero! This stunning plant supports wildlife, attracts pollinators, and thrives in your garden.
Jan 73 min read


Fringe Benefits: Why the White Fringetree Steals the Scene
Discover why the White Fringetree steals the scene with its stunning blooms and vibrant fall colors. Learn about why it's one of our favorites!
Jan 72 min read


Not Just a Looker! The Many Benefits of the American Beautyberry
Discover the vibrant American beautyberry, a stunning shrub with violet-magenta berries. Learn how this American beautyberry benefits wildlife and landscapes.
Jan 74 min read


Aronia: Why This Underrated Superfruit Deserves a Spot in Your Garden
Discover why Aronia deserves a spot in your garden. Learn about its vibrant fall colors, wildlife benefits, and how to grow this easy-care plant. Aronia is a must-have superfruit!
Jan 73 min read


Saving Seeds from the Garden: Five Simple Steps!
Discover the art of saving seeds from the garden with our guide, "Saving Seeds from the Garden: 5 Simple Steps!" Learn how to identify, harvest and store seeds for a cost effective way to grow more of what you love!
Oct 7, 20256 min read


Overwhelmed? Start with Keystones!
Keystone plants at Painters and how you can support a healthy ecosystem by adding these critical plants to your yard or garden.
Sep 24, 20246 min read


Plants for Attracting Moths, Our Beautiful Unsung Pollinators
Host plants and nectar providing plants for attracting moths. Discover the beauty of moths as pollinators with our guide and celebrate National Moth Week by planting these essential species!
Jul 18, 20249 min read


Our Pollinator Gardens Are Saving Lives!
Information on the success of backyard gardens from studies highlighted by ecologist Doug Tallamy
Jun 18, 20242 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!
May 14, 20242 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


Moths: The Pollinators You Didn't Know About
All the media hype around pollinators seems to be focused on honey bees – but what you may not know is that the honey bee doesn’t even belong here in North Carolina! There are hundreds of species of ants, bees, bats, birds, butterflies, moths, wasps, and other animals that play vital roles in pollination. Some of the most underrated pollinators are moths including the beautiful and fascinating Hummingbird Moth!
Jun 20, 20233 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 28, 20236 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


10 Favorite Perennials for Fall Color
Discover 10 favorite perennials for fall color to transform your garden. These easy and hardy perennials ensure vibrant fall blooms.
Aug 26, 20229 min read


A Guide to Native Plants: Straight Species vs. Nativars
Explore the benefits of straight species vs. nativars in our guide. Learn how nativar choices impact biodiversity and pollinator attraction.
Aug 13, 20226 min read


Spicebush and American Beech: Tree & Shrub Plant Profile
Discover the unique features of Spicebush and American Beech trees and shrubs. Learn about their benefits and why they're perfect for your garden.
Jul 22, 20223 min read


Seven of Our Favorite Echinacea Varieties
Discover the beauty and benefits of Echinacea varieties with our top seven favorites. Perfect for supporting wildlife and vibrant gardens!
Jul 22, 20225 min read


Creating Beautiful and Beneficial Wildlife Habitats
Planting tips for ideal wildlife benefit and aesthetic enjoyment by Painters co-owner Dana Owen and Painters employee Angela Esmond
Jun 27, 20229 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 17, 20222 min read


Digging Deeper: Take a Moment to Notice the Native Trees in Bloom with Brad Owen
Explore the beauty of native trees in bloom with Painters co-owner, Brad Owen. Discover stunning yet overlooked native trees in bloom this spring.
May 11, 20222 min read
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