Attracting Birds in all Seasons!
Birds are amazing creatures to watch and can benefit your garden in many ways. Attract these feathered friends to your garden with these helpful tips!
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Simple Tips for Designing and Planting Fall Flower Bulbs
Bulbs are the gateway to the garden. Plant them this fall and forget about them. By the time spring rolls around, the garden will be full of buds ready to blossom.
Fall is for Planting
Cooler weather is on its way, but the gardening season sure isn’t over. Fall is great for gardening because temperatures are mild making it easier to establish new plants.
#HomecomingFlowers
Be a showstopper on the dance floor this year and accent your homecoming dress and tux with beautiful wearable flowers (aka corsages and boutonnieres).
Tailgate with these Tips & Recipes
Get ready for the big game with these tips from the professionals at Weber Grills!
All in the Detail: New Fall Fashions
Fashion this fall is all about the details – vivid blocks of color, vintage lace, zippers, buckles and more.
English Gardens Receives National Retailer of the Year Award
We are proud to announce that English Gardens has been named the 2015 IGC Retailer of the Year from the IGC (Independent Garden Center) Magazine.
The Magic of Fairy Gardens
Behold the magic of fairy gardens and create one of your own. Here are some tips to get you started!
Refresh Summer Container Gardens with Fall Color
Refresh your container gardens with cold-tolerant plants. Check out our favorites from Proven Winners!
All about Attracting Hummingbirds
As the world’s tiniest bird, hummingbirds are one of the most amazing creatures. Here’s some tips to attract them to your garden
Top 10 Low Maintenance Perennials
Make gardening easier with low maintenance perennials. Just plant and watch your garden thrive as they bloom year after year.
Spotlight: Garden Art
A unique piece of art strategically positioned in the garden will create a memorable and interesting focal point.
Product of the Month: A Water Feature
Adding water to the garden doesn’t necessarily mean a large water feature or pond. A perfect solution might be a fountain in a container or what we call a “bubbling urn.”
Spotlight: Plants for Screening
Neighbors too close for comfort? Add some privacy with plants for screening. Check out these tips from our Landscape Company.
Low Maintenance House Plants for Busy Students
It’s time for back to school! When developing your list of what you’ll need for classes or dorm life, be sure to include a plant for your room.
Specimen Plants
Specimen plants, like Japanese Maples or Evergreens, serve as focal points in the landscape to emphasize their form, texture or color. Some put on an extra show in spring, others display their
All About Succulents
Learn all about this versatile plant variety! Click here to find out what a succulent plant is, the popular varieties and proper care tips.
Top 10 Summer Blooming Perennials
Enjoy the summer with blooming perennials! Check out our top 10 favorite summer-bloomers.
Celebrate National Blueberry Month with Recipes, and Planting Tips
Check out these tips and recipes for growing blueberries from Espoma!
New Hydrangeas for 2015
Check out the new hydrangeas for 2015! Available in store.
Plant Spotlight: Summer Bloomers
Just in time for summer, these long-blooming plants are a great addition to garden beds.
Great Solutions to Keep the “Skeeters” Away
This year, mosquitoes are fierce! Protect yourself from these uninvited guests and take back your garden and patio with these options.
4 Easy Steps to Create a Container Water Garden
Transform your patio into a tropical oasis with a water garden!
Create Curb Appeal
You want it all the time, not just when you’re selling. Article from the Spring/Summer 2015 Issue of Inspirations Magazine
Gift Ideas for Dad
Give dad a special “thank you” with a gift from English Gardens for Father’s Day!
The Little Dirty Princess
Little Miss is getting her hands dirty in the garden! Check out her latest adventure.
Gardening in Shade
Tall trees are great for keeping the house and yard cool, but they may block too much sun for many plants in the garden. Brighten up the shade with some color.
Create a Welcoming Garden for Bees and Butterflies
Article from the Early Spring 2015 Issue of Inspirations Magazine.
It’s a wonder to see bees and butterflies in your garden! Create a welcoming garden with these tips.
Pathways
Walks and pathways in the landscape help connect spaces and direct flow. There are many options for path materials, including flagstone, slate and brick pavers.
Fabulous New Plants from Hort Couture
New for 2015, English Gardens introduces Hort Couture, a brand of stylish and sophisticated annuals. Here are 8 stunning plants that will revolutionize your container gardening.
Why We’re Not Selling Impatiens
Shade-tolerant impatiens were a popular landscape plant, until an infestation of downy mildew hit our area several years ago.
It’s a great time to experiment and try an alternative.
Garden to Grill
Just-picked favor is what’s hot today. And it doesn’t get any fresher than home-grown. Here are easy-to-grow favorites that only get better when cooked on your backyard grill. Now’s the time to plant!
Hot New Plants from Proven Winners
English Gardens is the premiere destination for Proven Winners plants in Michigan. For 2015, Proven Winners has introduced many new and improved plants.
Warm Mom’s Heart with these Gift Ideas!
From the day you were born, your mom has always been your biggest fan. Repay her for everything she’s done with something she will love for Mother’s Day!
4 Benefits of Planting a Tree!
Plant a tree to celebrate the beauty of our amazing planet. Here are the benefits of trees.
Fresh-from-the-Garden Smoothies
Dig into healthy eating with these delectable smoothie recipes! Featured in the Early Spring 2015 issue of Inspirations magazine
6 Gift Ideas to Say Thanks
Show your appreciation and say thanks with a beautiful gift!
My Secret Garden…
Little Miss’ Momma admits her plant addictions as well as her dream… a secret garden!
Early Spring is the Best Time to Transplant
It’s bound to happen, a plant just isn’t happy in its current place. Or perhaps it’s outgrown its space. Early Spring, while plants are still dormant or asleep, is the perfect time to move them and re-arrange your garden.
“Lett-uce” Plant Some Seeds
It’s been a while, but Little Miss is back with new gardening adventures! Read as she plants lettuce seeds at the English Gardens kid’s workshop.
16 of our Favorite Easter Plants & Flowers
Decorate for the Easter celebration with beautiful flowers! Check 16 of our favorite Easter plants and flowers!
Top 10 Herbs for Your Kitchen
Your dream kitchen isn’t complete without herb plants. Herbs add living decor and a helpful hand in the kitchen.
7 Tips to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh
A beautiful look to add to any décor, fresh-cut flowers are always a joy to have in your home and office.
5 Fun Orchid Facts and Care
Orchids have become the most fashionable flowering plant to decorate homes and businesses. Did you know that orchids are considered air plants?
Fairy Gardening Made Easy
According to legend, fairies possess the power to bring health, happiness and spiritual blessings to the chosen few whose gardens they inhabit. Along with the blessings bestowed by these magical beings, there are benefits to creating a fairy garden.
7 Unusual Houseplants to Try this Year
Want to spruce up your home décor with fun houseplants? English Gardens has a variety of unusual houseplants that will add a little “extra” to your home or office décor.
Top 10 Tropical Plants for Your Office
Studies show that people are happier and healthier with houseplants. They remove pollutants in the air and give a room a calming effect. Not only do they freshen up your home, but they are perfect for your office too!
Terrariums: A Perfect Winter Project
Before cabin fever sets in this winter, pull out some supplies and make a terrarium with your kids. Plants in terrariums clean the air and planting one provides a fun and interactive experience for your kids.
4 Steps to Store Your Life-Like Tree
Get the most our your life-like Christmas tree by storing it properly after Christmas! Here are 4 easy steps to store your tree.
Last Minute Christmas Gifts
Our stores are filled with fresh gift ideas for everyone on your list.