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The Bountiful Blog
Bountiful Gardens does much more than just sell plants--we aim to foster a community of passionate gardeners and plant geeks that can't get enough horticultural knowledge. There's near infinite diversity in the plant world and so much to cover, so we'll be diving in, topic by topic, to the latest plant care tips, new varieties and cultivars, suggestions for difficult planting spots, garden design recommendations, native plant info, facts about pollinators and sustainability--you name it, we want to cover it.
If you have suggestions for new blog post topics, please email us at mediamanager@bountifulgardens.com. We can't wait to hear from you!
Joe Pye Weed is a Towering Native Icon of the Late Summer Garden! 📺 WATCH NOW!
If you want the ultimate flower show from mid-Summer all the way through frost, your garden absolutely needs Joe Pye Weed! Learn all about this incredible native perennial powerhouse from Joe and the team! In this post, you'll learn: Joe Pye Weed is perfect as a backdrop to a perennial garden. Joe Pye Weed is highly deer-resistant--protect your garden! This plant thrives in average to moist soils in full sun. The more sun it gets, the bigger your Joe Pye Weed blooms. Joe Pye
Aug 15, 20253 min read
Why Your Garden NEEDS Cardinal Flower (Lobelia) 🌿 A Native Hummingbird Magnet for Wet Spots!💧WATCH the Video! 📺
No plant speaks to us more in late Summer to early Fall than our native Lobelia, or Cardinal Flower. This plant features extremely long, tubular flowers, making it an absolute magnet for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. A colony of Lobelia cardinalis in a wet, part-sun woodland garden Lobelia does best in part sun and slightly moist soil, so if you have a wet sunny spot in the yard that has been notoriously hard to plant, Cardinal Flower might just be the plant you’ve been
Aug 142 min read
🌺Native Perennial Powerhouse: The Incredible Story of Hardy Hibiscus🌿 📺WATCH the Video!
If you’ve ever walked past a garden in mid-summer and stopped dead in your tracks at the sight of a vibrant, tropical-looking flower the size of a dinner plate, you aren’t alone. It's Hardy Hibiscus! A massive bloom on 'Holy Grail' Hardy Hibiscus Most people assume these jaw-dropping, 8-12-inch blossoms belong in Hawaii or Costa Rica. But here is the secret about these unbelievable hybrids: their ancestors are actually 100% native to North America. A grouping of 'Airbrush Eff
Aug 74 min read
Echibeckia: The Best of Both Worlds! 🌼 📺 Watch the Video!
Echibeckia is an intergeneric hybrid, and it’s the ultimate super-plant! It takes the massive bloom size, crazy colors, and disease resistance of Echinacea, and combines it with the rapid growth, heat tolerance, and massive flower production of Rudbeckia.
Jul 232 min read
How to Grow Garden Phlox! 🌸🦋 (Phlox paniculata) 📺 Watch the Video!
Today, tall garden phlox stands as a true American classic. The word phlox is ancient Greek for "flame," named centuries ago because the wild species glowed like bursts of fire across the landscape. If you are looking to bring effortless elegance, rich heritage, and vibrant life to your summer landscape, it is easily one of the best native pollinator perennials you can choose.
Jul 174 min read
🛑 Stop Feeding the Deer! (Plant THESE Natives Instead) 🦌 - Deer-Resistant Natives for the Garden 📺 Watch the Video!
Deer can be quite the nuisance for us New Jersey gardeners, but did you know there's a whole host of native perennials you can plant to keep them at bay? Let Joe introduce you to some incredible deer-resistant natives so you can garden without worry! Key Points: You don't need a ten-foot fence to keep the deer away from your garden! Mints like Monarda, Agastache & Mountain Mint keep the deer away with their scent, but are phenomenal for pollinators. Goldenrod & Coreopsis thri
Jul 104 min read
Summer Heat Frying Your Garden? Stop Wasting Money & Plant THESE 🌺 📺Watch the Video!
Tired of wasting money on plants that just can't take the heat? In this video, we'll show you a whole variety of perennials that laugh in the face of the hottest Summer days. Spend less, bloom more!
Jul 64 min read
Are You Deadheading Your Annuals Properly?? 🌸 Our Definitive Guide! 📺 Watch the Video!
Want to get the most out of your Summer annuals? In this video, Amelia will walk you through the essentials of deadheading some of the most popular plants in the garden. Don't let them go to seed--trick your plants and unlock a full Summer of blooms! Key Points: If you don't deadhead your annuals in time, your flower show is OVER! Once your annuals go to seed, they stop producing flowers Prune spent flowers and seedheads as soon as you see them Don't treat plant care like a c
Jul 34 min read
Author Pamela Hubbard Visits Bountiful Gardens! 🖋️🌿
Bountiful Gardens just hosted Pamela Hubbard, author of 'The Contemporary Cottage Garden'! In this video, you'll learn some of her principles for a proper cottage garden. We're SO much more than your typical nursery--we offer a wide variety of events! Key Points: Bountiful Gardens is your go-to spot for all things horticultural, including socializing with fellow gardeners! Pamela Hubbard's book, 'The Contemporary Cottage Garden' explores the history, principles and purposes o
Jun 253 min read
Chop These Now! ✂️ June Pruning Guide!
Want to get the MOST from your herbs, perennials and shrubs? In this video, Ike shows you how to prune your plants to perfection for better tasting leaves, longer blooms and control over shape and size. Learn how to deadhead your Basil and Coreopsis, Chelsea Chop unruly perennials, and trim up your Boxwood! Key Points: A simple pair of pruning shears is your all-in-one tool for maintaining a beautiful, bountiful garden When the Summer heat hits, many herbs begin bolting, or g
Jun 195 min read
Give the Gift of Tranquility with a Fountain for Father's Day! 🧘⛲️
Looking for the perfect Father's Day gift? Look no further! Bring peace to the property with a fountain, bubbler or birdbath! Key Points: Bountiful Gardens carries a vast variety of fountains, fountainettes, bubblers and bird baths by Henri Studios & Massarelli Lawn Ornaments A fountain is a garden centerpiece to be enjoyed for years and years Adding a water feature to the garden can greatly reduce stress and boost mood! Garden water features provide birds and pollinators wit
Jun 125 min read
The Four Layers Every Pollinator Garden Needs! - Plant for Pollinators!
Want to plant the perfect pollinator garden? Celebrate Pollinator Month by planting in layers! Learn the four most important layers you need to plant for a buzzing, thriving, colorful garden from our expert, Joe. Key Points: June is Pollinator Month--the perfect time to give back to nature in the garden The best way to plant for pollinators is by mimicking nature and planting in layers! The four main layers of a pollinator garden are The Canopy (flowering trees), The Understo
Jun 53 min read
Protect Your Roses from Deer with THESE Perennials!
Did you know you could protect your roses from deer browsing by planting certain perennials and shrubs? Let Ike teach you how to plant your own deer forcefield so your precious roses can fluorish! Key Points: Bountiful Gardens is your Rose headquarters! We carry a robust collection of the most sought-after varieties, like Knockouts, True Blooms, Proven Winners, and our signature collection of David Austin Roses If Deer are a threat to your rose garden, there are plenty of pla
May 294 min read
Celebrate Memorial Day with Floral Displays!!
Memorial Day Weekend is the perfect time to get outside and appreciate Spring's finest blooms. Join us for another field trip around New Jersey and learn how to bring nature into your garden! Key Points: Late May is when an endless array of Roses finally start to open up Baptesia can improve your soil quality, is drought resistant and medicinal! Ragged Robin is a standout wildflower, perfect for sunny wet spots Deer won't touch Amsonia's blue blooms, and its Fall foliage will
May 224 min read
Perennials for Mid-May Magic in Sun & Shade!
The landscape is full of mid-Spring blooms! Join us as we explore New Jersey and Pennsylvania on the hunt for the season's finest flowers. Key Points: Irises are sun-loving, Spring-blooming allstars with endless varieties and a unique photosynthetic strategy. Ornamental Allium is one of the oldest cultivated plants on the planet and is highly deer resistant Peonies love part shade, are a pollinator magnet, and make fragrant cut flowers. English Bluebells are related to Hyacin
May 155 min read
Field Trip! - Part-Shade Perennial Perfection in the Northeastern Landscape!
Spring is in full swing and Bountiful Gardens is PACKED! Let's head into the field and see what's blooming this May in the Northeast. Key Points: For deer-resistant groundcover with white flowers in partial shade, plant our native Foamflower! Mayapple is a staple in native Spring forests and is essential food for Eastern Box Turtles. Ferns start unfurling in May and bring a jungle vibe to any garden Woodland Phlox is a native cottage garden classic for shady spots with rich,
May 84 min read
Make Way for May! - The Best Annuals & Perennials for Your Garden
May is finally here! It's time to get out into the garden and get your flower show going, and we've got EVERYTHING you need to make this your most bountiful year yet! Key Points: May is the perfect time for planting! Nicotiana is an excellent annual for attracting hummingbirds. Butterflies flock to annual Ageratum. Jamesbrittenia can handle the most intense summer heat. For a neon spiller, you can't go wrong with Creeping Jenny. Ptilotus flowers get pinker in Summer and provi
May 15 min read
Set the Stage for Summer! - The Best Annuals & Perennials to Plant NOW!
The weather is finally warming up, and we've got everything you need to get your garden going! Join Ike for a tour through some of our favorite annuals and perennials at Bountiful Gardens! Key Points: From Zonal Geraniums to Brocade Geraniums and beyond, we've got them all! Plant annual Vinca now and enjoy lush foliage and flowers all Summer long. For a unique conversation starter, plant Mimulus, or Monkey Flower. Plant Zinnias now for three seasons of floral enjoyment! Get C
Apr 245 min read
Time to BLOOM! - Warm Season Annuals and Perennials are POPPING!
The growing season is going strong, and new plants are hitting our tables everyday! Let Ike show you some of the best blooms of the week here at Bountiful Gardens! Key Points: April is when Bountiful Gardens explodes with colorful blooms! There's still time for Pansies, Ranunculus, Primrose and other Spring annuals. Summer annuals like African Daisies, Lobelia and Wallflower are arriving on our tables. Plant Nemesia for a colorful, fragrant pop! Time to plant your Marigolds,
Apr 174 min read
Peak Spring Splendor! - Cherries, Magnolias & Redbud
Spring is a spectacular time to get out into the garden and take in the beauty of the natural world around us, and when it comes to beauty, it doesn’t get much better than flowering trees!
Apr 106 min read
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