Welcome back to Bountiful Gardens! The festival of flowers is rolling on, and flowering trees are blooming up a storm right now! This week, we'll be focusing on three types of classic flowering trees that can bring color, texture and even fragrance to your landscape: Flowering Cherries, Magnolias & Eastern Redbud. Flowering cherries come in countless varieties, with some of the most popular being Yoshino & Okame (early spring-blooming) and Kanzan (Kwanzan) & Flagpole (mid spring-blooming. The larger species max out around 40 feet, while smaller ones like Kanzan only grow to 15-20 feet tall and wide. These trees typically thrive in moist, well draining soils and can be planted both in groups or as specimen trees. The blooms range from white to light pink to nearly red, depending on the variety you choose. Magnolias are beautiful, ancient trees and shrubs that evolved on earth before bees existed! Many of them, like Southern Magnolia and Sweetbay Magnolia (both native!) have a gorgeous fragrance when blooming. Most Magnolia petals are also edible, and make a great addition to a coleslaw recipe. Their growth requirements are very similar to those of cherries--full sun to part shade, with moist, well-draining soil. Eastern Redbud is an incredible native plant in the Pea family featuring super-unique blooms that can pop right out of the trunk! These plants help fix nitrogen in the soil, promoting the growth of surrounding plants. The flowers are also edible, and have a soft crunch with a slight sweetness if you pick them at just the right time. These flowers are crucial for early season pollinators like bees, who wake up super hungry after their Winter slumber. Here are timestamps for you! Cherries - 0:35 Magnolias - 2:49 Redbuds - 4:24 You can find TONS of Cherries, Magnolias and Redbuds RIGHT NOW at our Hillsborough and Lawrenceville locations! Come our to the nursery and start Planting More today! Our Website: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/ Our Rewards Program: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/rewards For Landscape Design Inquiries: Email landscaping@bountifulgardens.com We hope to see you soon!

Welcome back to Bountiful Gardens! In this video, we're doing something special: taking a look at blooms out in the wild! Specifically, we're diving into some of our favorite Spring Ephemerals! But what's an Ephemeral? Like their name suggests, Spring Ephemerals are plants that come up in early Spring, while the trees are still bare and the forest floor gets more light and warmth. They have a spectacular bloom, and then they vanish until the following year. Despite their short appearance, their importance to early pollinators and insects is undeniable--they're some of the only food sources for those flower-friends. By planting Spring Ephemerals, you can have blooms in your garden as early as March! Some of the most classic examples of ephemerals are daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and crocus, but there are so many NATIVE ephemerals to choose from that can benefit local wildlife. Ike will introduce you to Dutchman's Breeches, Trillium, Trout Lily, Virginia Bluebells and Bloodroot--five of the finest native Spring Ephemerals you can add to your rich-soiled garden. And for those celebrating this Sunday, Happy Easter!! At our Lawrenceville location, you can find an incredible assortment of custom-planted Easter baskets full of Spring annuals and bulbs, as well as a whole forest of Easter Lilies to wander through--you have to smell it to believe it! And of course, our floral experts are always ready to craft up a fresh arrangement for you! Here are the timestamps: What's an Ephemeral? - 0:14 Dutchman's Breeches - 0:44 Trillium - 1:12 Trout Lily - 1:46 Virginia Bluebells - 2:07 Bloodroot - 2:31 Lawrenceville Easter Update - 3:12 Come down to any of our three locations--Ewing, Lawrenceville or Hillsborough--and start Planting More today! Our Website: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/ Our Rewards Program: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/rewards For Landscape Design Inquiries: Email landscaping@bountifulgardens.com We hope to see you soon!

Welcome back to Bountiful Gardens! Some of our favorite blooms of the year are starting to pop NOW! To celebrate, we hosted another Pollinator Day event at our Hillsborough location alongside the Native Plant Society of New Jersey. After an introduction from Bountiful Gardens founder, Lisa Miccolis, Distinguished Professor Emeritus Steven N. Handel, PhD kicked off the event with a talk stressing the importance of pollinators and how we can protect and support them by planting more native species in our landscapes. Next, Nancy Toro, Somerset County Chapter Leader of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey led the group through some of the best and most important native trees in our ecosystem. Following Nancy was our very own Landscape Designer, Dan Ilkow, MLA, who discussed strategies for removing turf grass and replacing lawns with native meadow spaces. He and Lisa then led the group around our ever-expanding native plant section to get up-close and personal with some favorite specimens. Finally, Lisa and Dan shared some of their best landscape design tips, stressing the importance of starting small and expanding outward. It was a fantastic event, and we're excited to host more workshops and gatherings this year! Keep an eye on our new and improved website for more! Here are some timestamps: Native Plants & Pollinators - 0:37 Spring Ephemerals - 2:05 Bountiful Gardens x East Coast Natives - 2:58 Replace Your Lawn! - 3:27 Recommended Native Species - 4:10 Landscape Design Recommendations - 5:00 Come down to any of our three locations--Ewing, Lawrenceville or Hillsborough--and start Planting More today! Our Website: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/ Our Rewards Program: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/rewards For Landscape Design Inquiries: Email landscaping@bountifulgardens.com We hope to see you soon!

Spring has Sprung here at Bountiful Gardens! In this video, Ike will guide you through some of the best early season annuals, bulbs and custom containers we have here RIGHT NOW in Ewing! When it comes to early season annuals, you'll find Pansies, Ranunculus, Primrose, Bidens, Bacopa, Alyssum, Brachyscome and more. Each has its own value in your garden: Ranunculus is a beautiful centerpiece, while flowers like Bacopa tend to "spill" over the sides of containers creating a wild, cottage garden effect. As far as bulbs, you'll see some gorgeous Daffodils, Hyacinths, Tulips, and Crocuses. Spring is the most exciting time of the year, and we have new plants coming out from our greenhouses each day! These bulbs can all be planted on your property now, or in the Fall, and make an incredible natural investment in your landscape. For a big splash of color, we also offer seasonal baskets of individually potted bulbs and annuals that can be planted outside once they're done beautifying your home for the season. We also have a vast selection of hanging basket arrangements, expertly planted and begging for a spot on your patio. There's so much to see here at Bountiful Gardens this Spring, and we're just getting started! Here are some timestamps for you: Pansies - 0:22 Ranunculus - 0:50 Primrose - 1:21 Spring Bulbs - 1:47 Custom Easter Baskets - 2:21 Bacopa, Bidens, Brachyscome, Sweet Alyssum, Stock - 2:36 Hanging Baskets - 3:28 Come down to any of our three locations--Ewing, Lawrenceville or Hillsborough--and start Planting More today! Our Website: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/ Our Rewards Program: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/rewards For Landscape Design Inquiries: Email landscaping@bountifulgardens.com We hope to see you soon!

Spring is finally in the air!! In this video, Ike is going to go over some of our extensive offerings at our Ewing Bountiful Gardens location for your early Spring fruit and vegetable garden. We have lettuces, cabbages, strawberries, peaches, broccoli, cherries, pears, arugula--so many garden staples that you can pick up and plant immediately. It may still be the beginning of the season, but all of these plants want to go in the ground right now! If you get planting today, you can have a bountiful harvest to bring to the table by summertime. When it comes to leafy greens, we have cabbage, kale, broccoli, mustard, watercress, brussels sprouts, bok choy, collard greens, arugula and much more. There's nothing better than growing your own food--enjoy a salad from your own garden this summer by planting your veggies today! We have an impressive variety of fruit trees at the garden center as well. If you'd like to start your own grove of fruiting foliage, we have everything from classics like apples, pears, peaches, and plums to a bit more exciting species like cherries, apricots, nectarines, persimmons, asian pears and more. Like everything else we're discussing in this video, these trees are all ready to be planted today--so get your shovel ready! Finally, we have an immense selection of strawberry varieties that can provide you with fruit from Spring through the end of Summer. Ike will give you a brief overview of the difference between June-bearing and Ever-bearing strawberries--really, you'll be choosing whether you want a higher concentration of berries in early summer, or more of a steady flow of berries throughout the season. We have varieties like Sequoia, Chandler, Allstar, Eclair, Ozark Beauty, Fort Laramie and much more. Each has their own flavor characteristics, fruit sizes, and fruiting times. Plant a few and see which you like best! Here's a breakdown of timestamps for anyone interested: Leafy Greens - 0:26 Fruit Trees - 0:58 Strawberries - 1:23 This is such an exciting time of year to get into your garden, and we have everything you need to start your 2024 crop of fruits, veggies and fruit trees right here at Bountiful Gardens. Come down to any of our three locations--Ewing, Lawrenceville or Hillsborough--and start Planting More today! Our Website: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/ Our Rewards Program: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/rewards For Landscape Design Inquiries: Email landscaping@bountifulgardens.com We hope to see you soon!

Welcome back to Bountiful Gardens! We're in Lawrenceville again, this time with Joe! Valentine's Day has come and gone, and maybe you didn't do your best this year. There's still hope! Our floral shop is open year-round, and our greenhouses are always full of the best tropicals, succulents, cacti, fragrant flowers and more! If your special person has an affinity for plants, Bountiful Gardens is your go-to gift location! No matter what you're after, you can find it here. Need help? Our friendly staff is always ready to answer your questions and guide you on your gardening journey. Spring is coming!!! We have ALL the seeds you could ever want here at Lawrenceville--get 'em while they're hot! Have you and your partner talked about a new landscape design for ages, with no progress? Maybe this is the year! Our rewards members receive FREE landscape designs upon inquiry--reach out to landscaping@bountifulgardens.com with your request! We can't wait to see what the 2025 seasons bring, and we're looking forward to seeing you here at the gardens! There's no better time than RIGHT NOW to come manifest your perfect dream garden!! Come down to any of our three locations--Ewing, Lawrenceville or Hillsborough to bring more bounty to your landscape. We'll all be here ready to give expert advice to make your gardening as rewarding as possible. Our Website: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/ Our Rewards Program: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/rewards For Landscape Design Inquiries: Email landscaping@bountifulgardens.com We hope to see you soon!

Valentines Day is upon us once again, and our Lawrenceville floral team is working around the clock to craft the best flower arrangements around! Our flower selection is second to none, so we're sure to have the colors, textures, heights and vibrance you're after in an arrangement. Did you know flowers can also carry hidden meaning? Ike will teach you about Floriography, a popular study in the Victorian era that attributed certain characteristics to different flowers, allowing lovers even more opportunity to personalize their gifts to each other. Whether you're looking for an arrangement complete with a vase, or a bouquet bursting with color, we've got it all. And if you'd like to compliment your flowers with a special card or a cute gift, we have a hand-selected assortment of products in our showroom for you to browse. And don't forget--attached to our Lawrenceville showroom is a sprawling array of greenhouses full to the brim with tropical plants! Come get lost in the beauty. Show that special someone how much they mean to you this year with the classic gift of gorgeous cut flowers, artfully arranged by our team here at Bountiful Gardens. Call or stop by today to order your custom arrangement! Our Website: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/ Our Rewards Program: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/rewards For Landscape Design Inquiries: Email landscaping@bountifulgardens.com We hope to see you soon!

Welcome back to Bountiful Gardens! This week, we're doing something a special--we're highlighting our Landscape Design services! Join Dan Ilkow, Master of Landscape Architecture and our head landscape designer as he walks you through the process of getting your property refreshed and redesigned by our team. You'll also hear from our maverick designer and all-around good fella Joe! Landscape Design is an artform that seeks to solve environmental problems with natural solutions. The ideal landscape design is both beautiful and functional, providing more than just looks to a space. Here at Bountiful Gardens, we're all about functional landscapes, so you can rest assured knowing time, care and expertise are going into your design. We handle hundreds of designs and installations a year, but we treat each project with the utmost attention. There's still time to get your project on the roster for this season! Give us a call or send us an email to get the ball rolling! We can't wait to work with you. There's no better time than RIGHT NOW to come manifest your perfect dream garden!! Come down to any of our three locations--Ewing, Lawrenceville or Hillsborough to bring more bounty to your landscape. We'll all be here ready to give expert advice to make your gardening as rewarding as possible. Our Website: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/ Our Rewards Program: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/rewards For Landscape Design Inquiries: Email landscaping@bountifulgardens.com We hope to see you soon!