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Sow Today, Smile Tomorrow: Bulb Basics with Betsy!
Beginner bulb-planting basics. A Q&A with Painters Greenhouse manager on choosing, planting, and what's available for you this fall.
Sep 24, 20245 min read


Plants for Attracting Moths, Our Beautiful Unsung Pollinators
Host plants and nectar providing plants for Attracting Moths
Jul 18, 20249 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


Environmentally Conscious Groundcovers
Discover the best groundcovers for your garden. Learn about our favorite low-maintenance, non-invasive options that thrive from sun to shade.
Apr 9, 20249 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...
Apr 2, 20249 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 26, 20245 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


How to Harden Off Greenhouse-Grown Plants
What does it mean to harden off a plant and how to help your new plants adapt and thrive once you have purchased them from a garden center.
Mar 12, 20246 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...
Oct 12, 20232 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, 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


The Secret to Growing Lavender
Discover the secret to growing lavender successfully with our tips. Learn how to grow lavender and enjoy its beautiful blooms and scents.
Mar 7, 20235 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
What's better - native straight species or nativars, which do pollinators prefer, and what the heck is the difference anyway? As...
Aug 13, 20226 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


Frugal Pollinator-Friendly Gardening: How to Get Great Results on a Budget
Tips and tricks to help establish a pollinator garden quickly and for less money by utilizing some underused or spreading perennials, and speeding along the fullness by dividing plants.
Jun 1, 20228 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


Hostas: Don't Overlook these Shade-Loving Perennials
Hostas are versatile plants for shade gardens, offering numerous varieties in different shapes, sizes, and colors.
Mar 23, 20223 min read
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