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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


Edgeworthia: A Fragrant Winter Treasure
Discover Edgeworthia, a fragrant winter treasure that blooms beautifully in cold months. Learn about Edgeworthia's care and add it to your garden today!
Jan 73 min read


Deer Resistant Plants
Discover effective strategies and a variety of deer resistant plants at Painters. Find your perfect deer resistant plants today! Including a downloadable handout.
Sep 16, 20253 min read


Grow roots, not leaves: Why fall is a great time to plant in WNC
Discover why fall is the best time to plant! Learn how fall planting ensures strong root growth, setting up your garden for a vibrant spring.
Sep 3, 20253 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


Dogwood Anthracnose: How to Keep Your New Dogwoods Safe from this Fungal Disease
Signs, symptoms and information on Dogwood Anthracnose. Plus varieties of Dogwood that are resistant!
May 21, 20243 min read


Your Complete Guide to Hydrangeas
Understanding the four different types of hydrangeas to plant and prune at the right time or the best results.
Apr 23, 20247 min read


March Garden Chores
Discover essential March garden chores from experts at Painters Greenhouse. Learn to prepare your garden for spring with March garden chores tips today!
Mar 19, 20243 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


DIGGING DEEPER: Figs & Wasps - an Ancient Companionship
Figs and Fig Wasps - A captivating story about a genus of plants and its codependent evolution with a tiny wasp.
Nov 28, 20224 min read


DIGGING DEEPER: Are Black Walnut Trees Toxic to Other Plants?
Black walnut (Juglans nigra) is a common tree in our area that is valued for its many qualities – edible hard mast (nuts) for wildlife...
Nov 8, 20223 min read


Creating Natural Privacy Screens with Trees & Shrubs
Evergreen hedges are planted for a variety of reasons: privacy, wind block, noise dampener, and even to create “rooms” within a landscape.
Oct 6, 202210 min read


11 Trees & Shrubs to Add Color to Your Fall Landscape
We have so many shrubs and trees we love for fall color - for their foliage as well as berries! Including growing details & why we love it!
Sep 8, 20224 min read


Shrub of the Week: Possumhaw Viburnum
Discover the beauty and resilience of the Possumhaw Viburnum. This adaptable shrub thrives in diverse conditions, perfect for any garden.
Sep 8, 20221 min read


How to Plant a Container-Grown Tree or Shrub
Did you know fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs? This is because the cooler temperatures and warm soil stimulate root...
Sep 2, 20221 min read


Incredible Camellias
Learn about the different camellia varieties we currently offer to better select the right camellia for your landscape.
Sep 1, 20223 min read
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