Growing Buxus (Boxwood)

Growing Buxus (Boxwood) Boxwoods are popular landscape shrubs because they are evergreen, easy-care, and have small leaves and a dense habit that lend themselves well to shearing. They make splendid formal h

Growing Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush)

Growing Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush) Light/Watering: Full sun to partial shade. Prefers moist soil.Fertilizer: We recommend against fertilizing at planting time and during the first growing season

Growing Diervilla (Bush Honeysuckle)

Growing Diervilla (Bush Honeysuckle) Pronunciation: dy-er-vil-ahThis small genus is made up of deciduous shrubs native to the open woodlands of North America. They make excellent additions to the shrub

How to care for forced bulb collections

How to care for forced bulb collections The bulbs in our forced bulb collections (which may include Crocus, Hyacinths, Iris, Muscari, Narcissus, and Tulips) arrive potted, with a layer of protective Spanish

Forcing Hardy Bulbs

Forcing Hardy Bulbs Forcing is a misnomer, because it sounds too much like work. Were just tricking the bulbs into thinking winter is over quite a bit sooner than it is. Forcing is an easy sleight of hand th

Growing Buddleia (Butterfly Bush)

Growing Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) Pronunciation: budlee-uh Buddleia davidii and its hybrids are fountain-shaped deciduous shrubs that produce long panicles of tiny, fragrant flowers in summer. The

Growing Brussels Sprouts (Vegetable Plants)

Growing Brussels Sprouts (Vegetable Plants) Care of Plants On ArrivalYour plants have just spent up to 3 days without light or water and may have yellow leaves or show evidence of wilting. Through years of s

Growing Brunnera (Siberian Bugloss; Heartleaf Bugloss)

Growing Brunnera (Siberian Bugloss; Heartleaf Bugloss) Pronunciation: bruner-ruh Heart-shaped, softly hairy leaves beautifully set off sprays of sparkling blue Forget-me-not flowers in sprin

Growing Brugmansia (Angel's Trumpet)

Growing Brugmansia (Angel's Trumpet) Pronunciation: brug-man-see-uh Upon arrival, start each rooted cutting in a 6 to 8 inch pot and place in a sunny window until all risk of frost has passed,

Growing Browallia (Bush Violet)

Growing Browallia (Bush Violet) Pronunciaton: bro-wal-ee-ahBrowallia americana is an annual that will self-sow in zones 9b-10 S/W. They grow 24in high and just as wide. They have true blue 2in flowers w

Growing Broccoli

Growing Broccoli Care of Plants On ArrivalYour plants have just spent up to 3 days without light or water and may have yellow leaves or show evidence of wilting. Through years of shipping experience, we have

Growing BrazelBerries® Raspberries

Growing BrazelBerries® Raspberries BrazelBerries® are dwarf Raspberry plants that require no trellising or staking. Upon arrival, replant in a 12-16 container using good-quality potting soil. Place the c

Growing BrazelBerries® Blueberries in containers

Growing BrazelBerries® Blueberries in containers BrazelBerrie® are dwarf plants that produce full-size fruit. Upon arrival, replant in a 12-16 container using a peat-based potting soil mix with pine bark

Growing Boltonia (Boltonia)

Growing Boltonia (Boltonia) Pronunciation: bol-tone-ee-ahPlant in full sun (or partial shade in the South). Tolerates both damp and dry conditions. Some varieties need support from a neighbor or a set o

Growing Blueberries (Vaccinium)

Growing Blueberries (Vaccinium) Choosing a site: Blueberries thrive in full sun and in acid soil that is moisture-retentive yet well drained. Because blueberries grow best in soil with a pH between 4–5 (a pH

Growing Guide Blueberries in pots for fall planting

Growing Guide Blueberries in pots for fall planting Blueberries thrive in full sun and in acid soil that is moisture-retentive yet well drained. A soil pH between 4-5 is best (4.5 is ideal), so we recommend

Growing Mertensia (Bluebells)

Growing Mertensia (Bluebells) Pronunciation: mer-tensee-uh Partial shade or shade. Plant in evenly moist soil. If you cant tell top from bottom, plant the rootstock horizontally. Plants go dormant

Growing Hyacinthoides (Bluebells)

Growing Hyacinthoides (Bluebells) Pronunciation: hy-ah-sin-thoy-deezBulb size: 10-12 cm Hyacinthoides loves open deciduous woods in the South and full sunlight in the North. Plant 4–5″ deep, 4

Growing Bletilla (Hardy Chinese Ground Orchid)

Growing Bletilla (Hardy Chinese Ground Orchid) Pronunciation: bleh-till-ah A deciduous terrestrial Orchid for woodland gardens, with blossoms that resemble little Cattleyas opening in June and July

Growing Dicentra (Bleeding Heart)

Growing Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) Pronunciation: dye-sen-truh These delicate-looking plants are actually sturdy and trouble-free additions to the perennial border or woodland garden. An old-fashion