Beginner bulb-planting basics. A Q&A with Painters Greenhouse manager on choosing, planting, and what's available for you this fall.

Host plants and nectar providing plants for Attracting Moths

List and photos of plants to attract hummingbirds in your garden! Annuals and perennials, full sun or even shady spots!

Discover the best groundcovers for your garden. Learn about our favorite low-maintenance, non-invasive options that thrive from sun to shade.

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...

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...

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...

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.

Are you looking to create beautiful gardens that are also beneficial for pollinators and birds? We grow an extensive selection of plants...

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

Discover the benefits of rain gardens in your landscape. Learn how rain gardens improve drainage, support wildlife, and enhance beauty effor

Thirty varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials, groundcovers and grasses that thrive in shade. Many native species included!

Discover the secret to growing lavender successfully with our tips. Learn how to grow lavender and enjoy its beautiful blooms and scents.

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...

Discover 10 favorite perennials for fall color to transform your garden. These easy and hardy perennials ensure vibrant fall blooms.

What's better - native straight species or nativars, which do pollinators prefer, and what the heck is the difference anyway? As...

Discover the beauty and benefits of Echinacea varieties with our top seven favorites. Perfect for supporting wildlife and vibrant gardens!

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.

Did you know that milkweed is essential to monarch butterflies? Learn about the best varieties to plant so you can support monarchs!

Hostas are versatile plants for shade gardens, offering numerous varieties in different shapes, sizes, and colors.