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Longing for Spring and a lovely garden!
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items Flowers, tools & knicknacks for the garden
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Tools
Plants
Garden decor & accessories
Garden Centers & Plant Websites
Gardens to visit in Northern New Jersey for Inspiration
Tools
Gardens can be a lot of work. Here are a few things that I have found that work a little easier
When there is a garden - there are weeds. This helps with maintenance without killing your back!
Stand Up Weed Puller Hand Tool
Keep your tools organized and portable. These are perfect for most small planting and maintenance tasks
Gardening Tool Set & Pouch to Keep Things Organized
Not sure what I did before we upgraded to this lightweight garden hose. You can say no to the fight to keep the hose from getting all kinked - and only need to pull out as much as you need to reach your plants.
100ft Retractable Hose Reel | 1/2 in | Beige | Classic Series
If you love peonies and don't want them laying in the dirt - this is what you need to add to your garen. Keep those magnificent flower heads upright and beautiful!
Peony Supports
Plants
The plants in my gardens - some full-sun and some part shade!
I just planted one of these to grow on a trellis against the side of my house last year. Really looking forward to seeing how it does this summer.
Climbing Hydrangea
These roses add beautiful color to my gardens for most of summer and fall. Constant blooms as long as you deadhead along the way.
Drift® Roses
Love the pop of color and long lasting blooms these provide.
Allium (the purple space bulb!)
I love hydrangeo and this one is no exception. Great big beautiful flowers. Nice for long lasting color in the garden and wonderful to cut and bring inside. If you wait until the end of the season, these dry beautifully to add a little flower to your...
Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'
Adding a variety of texture and greens to your garden is just as important as adding brilliant pops of color. This adds interesting texture and a yellow green that is bright and beautiful
Dwarf Japanese Cedar
Long needle evergreen pine that adds nice texture to a garden and produces beautiful pine cones for my crafting!
Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine
I love hostas in my garden as much as i love succulents for my indoor plants - that would be A LOT! Such a fun way to add interesting greens - from a deep, almost blue, to a citron to a varigated with yellow or white. Yes, the deer love them AND so d...
Hostas of every shape, size, and variety
For me, Irises appearing in my garden are the true sign that spring has arrived and summer is just around the corner. I am on a constant hunt to add new colors and varieties to my garden. If you deadhead them, you can often get 2 blooms.
Bearded Iris - 70 Varieties and I want them all!
In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful flowers. So many color options. Beautiful in the garden and cut in a vase. Require good sun exposure for growth. Love.
Peonies, Peonies & More Peonies
Beautiful border plant that adds 3 seasons of color to your gardens. Works well in full sun to part shade. I planted these last year and never ended up switching to mums in the fall - it wasn't necessary. My sunpatiens were still hard at work!
SunPatiens: beautiful for borders and pots
Garden decor & accessories
Lights and decor that make gardens interesting even at night!
Solar lights add magnificent texture and interest to any garden. I would have 1,000 if I could!
Solar Hanging LED Lanterns
Adds movement and texture to your garden. Perfect on a small shepard's hook
Stainless Steel 3D Wind Spinner
I have had these for 2 years and they are fantastic - interesting both in the summer and popping out of the snow in the winter. Add lights to your garden, you will not regret it!
Solar Garden Swaying Light
Nothing better when I am falling asleep than hearing this gentle music
Best Wind Chimes
Garden Centers & Plant Websites
Extensive selection of indoor & outdoor plants for your home and gardens. Lovely gift shop & really helpful, knowledgeable staff.
Morris County Farms Inc
Great source for bulbs or plants you want to get started before they are readily available locally.
White Flower Farm
A truly spectacular garden center. Indoor plants, outdoor plants, containers, trees - succulents. They have it all. Go walk around and be inspired!
The Farm At Green Village
Gardens to visit in Northern New Jersey for Inspiration
A spectacular display of irises. In bloom early to mid-May. A must see!
Presby Iris Gardens
I don't think this garden is quite as spectacular as Duke Garden in Durham, NC - but it is pretty close. A lovely way to spend the day in the sun, get inspiration and see some beautiful gardens.
Duke Farms
Beautiful colonial estate and 127 acres gardens with walking trails. Lovely way to spend an afternoon in Morris County NJ
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum