We can't all afford to fly to Hawaii this summer for a tropical vacation but it's safe to say a tropical plant purchase could fit in your budget. So let's bring the tropics home for a nice little stay-cation! Want to know how to best keep Hawaii's state flower blooming and healthy through the summer? Read our hibiscus how to.
Shop the greenhouse for our selection of Tropical Houseplants. Their leafy foliage is the perfect addition to your home after the coziness of the Holiday décor has been packed away! Not sure which plant is a good match for you? Our on-site houseplant expert is here to help you choose the best species for your environment. Get started today!
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Hello everyone and happy Sunday! Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend!
I'm back today to share more of the beautiful blooming plants we have waiting for you down at Garden Supply. If you're thinking that your patio and container gardens could use a little pick-me-up in this intense July heat, we have plants for you. And lots of them. Even in the full heat of summer, we are receiving fresh shipments of bloomers every week that are just perfect for adding a spark of interest to the tired summer landscape. Just look at the burst of color this tropical pink mandevilla vine adds to a simple container planting. They really are easy to care for, and add color wherever they are growing. This sunny tropical really enjoys sun....and we all know we have plenty of that these days.
Another great choice for the patio garden is the ever-popular Wave petunia, and we have some fabulous choices in stock at the garden center right now. Anyone interested in a little "Double Wave"? of spreading petunias?
Double Wave Petunias
Double Wave petunias offer fabulous, frilly flowers with Wave performance perfect for mixed containers, baskets and gardens. Look for these lovely flowers in white, purple, and blue velvet varieties at the garden center.
Another petunia that really caught my eye this week is this unusual Black Velvet variety. Black Velvet presents the world’s only black petunia. It is a perfect fit for premium containers and baskets as this petunia partners well with many other sun lovers, and the rare color form is sure to add a ton of visual interest to the garden.
Black Velvet Petunia
These upright, mounded petunias are early to flower, have a tightly branched habit and are filled with color all season. Black Velvet is easy to grow with no special culture needed.
And don't forget........if you have considered adding a fountain or pond to your landscape, this is a great time. From now, until the end of the month, ALL fountains and pond-building supplies are 20% OFF. We have a wide array of fountains from “table-top” styles to grand statements. We offer delivery and installation of fountains as well as design and installation of ponds and waterfalls. Come check out our fabulous selection.
Thanks so much for stopping by! We look forward to seeing you soon down at Garden Supply!
Hello everyone and happy Thursday to you! With the increase in temperatures and humidity these days, I know a lot of you are not thinking about working in the garden. After all, who wants to be out in this heat? But even though major projects might be on the back burner for now, it is still possible to keep some color and brightness in the summer landscape. If you stop by Garden Supply for a visit, you may be surprised to see so many beautiful plants in full bloom, even now in mid-July. We are continuing to receive weekly shipments of many blooming plants, including a wide range of tropicals, annuals and perennials. A few fresh plants will perk up those tired looking patio and container gardens in a snap.
Vinca
Available in a rainbow of colors, vinca offers a profusion of blooms with a carefree growth habit. Vinca is a prolific heat and drought tolerant annual, perfect for hot, dry areas like ours. It's easy to grow, and requires little or no attention. Plus it has the added benefit of often reseeding itself and returning year after year. Vinca is commonly used for borders, edging, and ground-cover or bedding plants. Also a lovely choice for the container garden. Plants grow 1-2 feet tall.
Vinca
Varieties of vinca currently available at the garden center include Titan Polka Dot, Titan Burgundy, Titan Lilac, Titan Mix, and Titan Dark Red. Look for loads of color from each.
My favorite bloomer at Garden Supply this week is the stunning Limelight hydrangea. A perfect choice for brightening up those shadowy patio corners.
Limelight Hydrangea
Limelight is an exciting new hardy hydrangea from Holland. It has unique bright green blooms in mid-summer that holds its color right into autumn when the blooms change to a rich deep pink. The autumn display of green and pink blooms on the same plant is breathtaking! The color makes a great addition to the garden and it blends wonderfully with all other colors.
Limelight Hydrangea
Limelight flower heads range in size from 6 to 12 inches and are held upright on the shrub. The blooms are well distributed making a very nice plant and display. This is an easy to grow plant with reliable flowering and flower color regardless of soil pH. Use Limelight, either fresh or dried, in bouquets to make a unique floral design. And perhaps its best feature of all? Limelight is drought tolerant. And although this plant may seem like an unlikely choice for the patio garden, Limelight makes for an ideal "thriller" feature in your container design. Use it in the back or middle of the pot to add height and drama to the container. Just remember that all container plants need thorough watering in this heat to thrive.
If you're looking for a way to beat the heat, perhaps a fountain or water feature with the sound of running water will keep things cool. We have a grand selection of fountains from smaller desk-top versions to large monuments for the landscape, and ALL are currently on sale 20% off down at Garden Supply now through the end of July.
We offer delivery and installation as well as pond design and installation, too.
Thanks so much for stopping by everyone! I'll be back soon for more snippets from the garden.
Hello everyone and happy Saturday! It's another beautiful day here in the heart of Carolina, perfect for a bit of spring planting. And as usual at this time of year, do we ever have some gorgeous plants for you. Another shipment of summer tropicals is due to arrive at the garden center today. The perennial area is bursting with plants, the azaleas are in full bloom, the shade area is full, and the shrubs and trees are looking better than ever. In short, wherever your eye might happen to stray down at Garden Supply, you are sure to be struck by the beauty of the sight. If you are looking for a burst of color for your container garden or front yard, you need to come check out our annual section. We have, literally, table after table of summer bloomers right now. Here is just a small sampling of what we have in stock.
We currently have 6 varieties of marigolds, available in individual packs, or mix & match flats. Isn't it wonderful to have options?
Marigold choices include Durango Tangerine, Janie Bright Yellow, Durango Yellow, Taishan Yellow, Bonanza Bee, and Janie Tangerine.
And if that seems like a lot of Marigold varieties, wait until you see our Petunia selection. We have every color of Petunia under the sun, including mixed packs, the ever popular Wave Petunias, and even hanging baskets.
Some of our Petunia choices include Dreams Mix, Dreams Red, Prism Sunshine, Dreams Sky Blue, Dreams Neon Rose, Dreams Pink, Dreams White, Dreams Burgundy Picolee, Wave Rosy Dawn, Wave Purple, Wave Red, Wave Burgundy Star, Wave White, and Wave Blue.
Wouldn't these hanging Petunia baskets look fabulous on your porch?
Or how about some pots filled with Calibrachoas?
Calibrachoa are available in multiple colors and provide an abundance of brightly colored blooms all season long. They are easy to grow and very rewarding, perfect for all kinds of containers including window boxes, hanging baskets, and combination planters.
Another profuse bloomer is this Giant White (suteracordata) Bacopa.
Hundreds of beautiful flowers cover these trailing plants all summer, even when other varieties of Bacopa stop blooming. They offer large unique white flowers which contrast nicely with their dark green foliage. Another perfect choice for your container planters.
And for a bit of a vertical attraction, why not give the Black-eyed Susan Vine a try?
This 'Susie Clear Orange' vine looks fabulous trained to fences, posts, lattice work and trellises.
This truly is just a small sampling of the array of annuals we currently have down at the garden center. Whether you're looking for a profusion of bright blooms or interesting foliar color and texture, we've got you covered. And as always, our helpful staff of experts are on hand to answer all your gardening question. We would love to help!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I'll see you back here soon for more snippets from the garden.
