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Bountiful Gardens
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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!
Evergreens Screens You NEED! - Plant for Privacy, Wind Protection and Noise Reduction!
Don't let your yard look bare in Winter! Let Joe and Ike show you some incredible evergreen screens you can use to screen unwanted noise, shield the wind and create a sense of space and calm in your landscape. Key Points: Evergreens are the answer to bare, open winter landscape. Giant Green Arborvitae gets 20-30 feet tall and 10 feet wide and is highly deer-resistant! For a screen, plant Giant Green Arborvitaes 6ft apart, on-center Leyland Cypress grows 2-3ft/year, maxing out
Dec 12, 20255 min read
Holiday Porch Packages are Available NOW!! Celebrate the Season in Style
Looking to bring a burst of holiday cheer to your front porch? Have Bountiful Gardens decorate your entranceway for the season! Join Ike and the team as they bring joy to The Meeting House in Princeton, NJ. Key Points: Bountiful Gardens offers holiday porch packages! We'll come to you and install a gorgeous display in front of your home or business. We can adapt your existing decor into our final arrangement. We'll create thrillers, fillers and spillers that evoke the spirit
Dec 5, 20253 min read
Bring the Bounty this Thanksgiving with Tablescaping!!
Don't settle for a bare table this Thanksgiving! Let Ike show you how to create a the perfect seasonal arrangement to complement your feast and dazzle your guests! Key Points: Tablescaping is a trendy way to add color & texture to your dinner table. You can decorate your tablescape however you like! Ike guides you through examples. For a naturalistic celebration of the harvest, you can gather your own greens and dried florals! Evergreen cuttings make a beautiful foundation la
Nov 21, 20256 min read
Designer Tips for the PERFECT Fall Landscape!
Don't let your garden lose its magic when Summer ends! Let our Landscape Designer Joe show you how to create a landscape that stuns come Fall. Get the most out of your garden with these must-have plants! Key Points: Joe introduces you to the plants you need for true Autumnal garden magic. Native deciduous trees like Red Maple, Oaks, Blackgum & Sassafrass light up the Fall sky with their colorful foliage. Don't overcrowd your deciduous trees--give them space to shine on their
Nov 14, 20255 min read
Achieve Year-Round Splendor with Amsonia (Blue Star)!
With brilliant blue Spring flowers and butterscotch-tinged Fall foliage, Amsonia offers three seasons of interest in the garden! Let us show you why you need to plant this incredible perennial today! Key Points: Amsonia gets its common name "Bluestar" from the shape and color of its flowers. This perennial flowers in Spring with delicate clusters of blue flowers. Amsonia thrives in full sun to part shade in well-draining soils. Bountiful Gardens offers both Threadleaf and Bro
Nov 7, 20253 min read
Plant These NOW for Spring Through Fall Floral Displays! - Re-Blooming Perennials
If you’re looking to have blooms in the garden all the way through Fall, then this is the video for you! There’s a whole host of plants that will not only bloom for you in the Springtime, but will reliably re-bloom again and again. Key Points: There are plenty of perennials that rebloom all Summer through Fall Catmint and Meadow Sage start blooming in April and continue into November with little assistance! Catmint and Meadow Sage are fragrant, drought-tolerant and deer-resis
Oct 31, 20253 min read
All About Echinacea!! - How to Get the Most from Purple Coneflower
If there's one native wildflower your garden absolutely needs, it's Echinacea, or Purple Coneflower, and it's incredibly versatile for landscape designers. Let us show you how to get the most out of this pollinator magnet! Key Points: Echinacea is one of the most versatile perennial wildflowers in the landscape. Echinacea's "petals" are actually bracts! For the most natural effect, plant swaths of Echinacea as part of a meadow garden. Planting in masses creates rhythm and mov
Oct 24, 20255 min read
Grasses are Year-Round Garden Heroes!
One of our absolute favorite Fall features in the garden has to be the blooming of the grasses, and you won’t find a better selection of these breezy beauties anywhere but Bountiful Gardens. Let us introduce you to the best species for your garden! In this post, you'll learn: Fountain Grass grows from 1-4ft tall, and flowers most in full sun Bountiful Gardens carries over 15 cultivars of Fountain Grass to choose from. Reed Grass grows between 3-5 feet tall and makes a great s
Oct 17, 20254 min read
Bring the Fall Bounty Home with Our Fall Decor Packages!
At Bountiful Gardens, we believe your home’s entrance should reflect the warmth and charm of the season. But, who has the time to set up that perfect Autumn display these days? Let Ike and Amelia show you how we can make your porch the talk of the town. Key Points: Bountiful Gardens offers custom Fall Decorating Packages We come to you, bringing a full array of Fall decor to make your porch the most festive on the block We offer four levels: The Basic, The Standard, The Premi
Oct 10, 20253 min read
Goldenrod is the STAR of Any Fall Garden!
Get to know the unsung hero of our native meadows: Goldenrod! This incredible perennial plays a huge role in our ecosystem, and should have a prime spot in your garden. Let us show you why! Key Points: Goldenrod is one of Fall's finest and most versatile wildflowers. Goldenrod does NOT cause allergies--it combats them! This native perennial wildflower thrives in full sun to part shade in dry to moist conditions, depending on the species. We have over twelve native species of
Oct 3, 20252 min read
Cure Your Seasonal Blues with the Bluest of Flowering Hues: Bluebeard (Caryopteris)!
If the end of Summer has been getting you down, we've got just the plant for you! With neon-blue Fall flowers and a minty, deer-hated fragrance, Caryopteris is sure to brighten your garden this Autumn. Here's why! Key Points: Bluebeard (Caryopteris) is a fantastic perennial for full sun, well draining sites This plant blooms in late Summer through Fall Bluebeard is HIGHLY deer resistant! Pollinators adore Bluebeard Bluebeard is highly heat tolerant Bluebeard (Caryopteris) alo
Sep 26, 20252 min read
THESE are the Cold Season Crops You Need This Fall! - The Best Veggies!
Late Summer is the perfect time to get a second crop of veggies in the ground! Keep the harvest going through the end of Fall with our incredible selection of cold season veggies and herbs! Key Points: Fall is the perfect time to plant a second round of crops Lettuce, Onions and Brussels Sprouts are premium cold season crops Parsley and Fennel are delicious herbs that double as host plants for the Black Swallowtail Butterfly Liven up your Fall salads with our Mixed Greens, Ar
Sep 19, 20255 min read
Fall Annuals Are Here!! - What to Plant NOW!
Welcome back to Bountiful Gardens! It’s hard to believe, but Fall is coming fast, and once again, we’re overflowing with the biggest and best selection of Autumn annuals around! Let Joe and Dan guide you through our favorites! Key Points: We offer Mums in pots from 4"-14" so you can fill any space with Fall color. We have Perennial Hardy Mums for predictable color year after year. Fall Asters are like mums, but pink, purple and blue! Winter Pansies will bloom past the first f
Sep 12, 20256 min read
Spring Color in Fall!? - You NEED Anemones!
Looking to add late Summer and Fall color to your Cottage Garden? Enjoy delicate, pollen-packed blooms with Anemone! Let us show you why your garden would be incomplete without this gorgeous perennial plant. Key Points: Anemone flowers come in light pinks, whites, purples and reds. Anemone loves afternoon shade and rich, well-draining soil. You can expect your Anemone to grow between 12-36" tall. With their long stems, Anemones make great cut flowers. Anemone flowers don't ha
Sep 5, 20252 min read
Looking for Bursts of Purple? You NEED Ironweed!
If you’re looking for a plant to give you multi seasonal interest in that consistently moist area in your garden, look no further than Ironweed. Let us show you why this towering native purple beauty deserves a place in your perennial garden. Key Points: Ironweed offers four seasons of interest. Ironweed blooms late Summer through October . Strong stalks and seedheads provide Winter interest & a food source for birds. Narrowleaf Ironweed prefers dry to average soil, full sun,
Aug 27, 20253 min read
The Case for Cultivars and Hybrids (Rudbeckia)
Have you been wondering what all the fuss is about when it comes to hybrid plants and cultivars? Let us show you why these specially-bred varieties may just be the perfect choice for your garden, focusing on Rudbeckia cultivars! Key Points: Hybrid plants are bred for specific characteristics like more blooms, smaller or larger size, disease resistance and environmental adaptability. Hybridization involves cross-breeding different species, normally from the same genus. It can
Aug 22, 20254 min read
Joe Pye Weed is a Towering Native Icon of the Garden!
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
Plant Rudbeckia for the Perfect Summer Statement!
Rudbeckia, or Black-Eyed Susans, are some of the most beloved native perennial wildflowers in the landscape, and there are so many species to choose from! Let us show you why you absolutely need this pollinator magnet in your garden. In this post, you'll learn: Rudbeckia generally love full sun and rich, well-draining soil that holds some moisture. Rudbeckia is self-seeding--get a return on your investment! Brown-Eyed Susan is moderately drought resistant and reaches 4-5' tal
Aug 1, 20253 min read
Bring Peace to Your Garden with a Fountain, Bubbler or Bird Bath
What could be more peaceful than relaxing in your garden, book in one hand, coffee in another, surrounded by plants and wrapped in the gentle flowing sounds of your very own backyard water feature? Let Joe show you how easy it is to bring peace to your yard with our collection of fountains, bubblers, and bird baths! Key Points: Bountiful Gardens offers a ful collection of water features from Henri Studios & Massarelli Lawn Ornaments. We offer fountains in every style, so ther
Jul 25, 20253 min read
The BEST Deer Resistant Plants for Your Shade Garden!
Shady spots can be hard to fill, and even harder to keep the deer away from. Let us show you some of our favorite deer-resistant plants for a variety of shady conditions so you can enjoy more blooms without worrying about them getting munched! Key Points: There are plenty of deer resistant plants that thrive in the shade. Hellebore and Brunnera thrive in shady, rich soils and deer won't bother them. Astilbe and Ligularia create a deer-resistant color show where you need it mo
Jul 18, 20253 min read
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