Named after the Latin word for eagle, Aquilegia’s intricate flowers resemble these graceful hunters in mid-flight. Offering a perfect blend of elegance and whimsy with their distinctive spurred blossoms and soft foliage, these are captivating perennials. Beyond the symbolism, Columbine brings a graceful, airy presence to the garden landscape. Whether you’re looking for a compact […]
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Phlox is one of America’s great native perennials, and we love the vibrant early-season color Spring Phlox brings to the garden. And with that amazing color comes an important nectar source; these versatile plants support swallowtail butterflies, day-flying sphinx moths (including hummingbird and clearwing moths), and hummingbirds. With several types of Spring Phlox available, how
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For gardeners seeking to create dynamic, layered landscapes that celebrate native plant diversity, these spectacular perennials offer an unparalleled opportunity to bring ecological richness and seasonal drama to shade gardens. Emerging quickly before the forest canopy leafs out to capture vital sunlight, spring ephemerals are some of nature’s great opportunists. Why Grow Spring Ephemerals? Ecological
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The Beauty of Corn Gluten We have been loving this recent burst of warm weather and are enjoying watching the first Snowdrops and Hellebores spring to life. What is also coming alive in my garden? Weeds! Crabgrass, dandelions, clover…Yikes! A natural solution for preventing weeds and ensuring a healthy lawn this year is Corn
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by American Beauties Native Plants You can always count on native plants to alert you when spring is within reach. Each plant has its own special show to ring in the changing seasons. Some plants send green shoots to peek outside, others burst into leaf, and some dive straight into bloom. Meanwhile, some plants, like
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We loved this his conversation about the color white so much we had to repost it in it’s entirety, reprinted with permission from our friends at North Creek Nurseries. A Conversation About the Color White with Native Plants in the Garden If you go to the paint section of your local hardware store, you’ll see
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Gateway Garden Center, proudly rooted in Hockessin since 1979, is looking for passionate green thumbs to join our team! Whether you’re seeking fun work, a fresh start, or simply love working with nature, we’ve got a spot for you. Enjoy flexible hours, a supportive crew, educational opportunities, and the satisfaction of helping our customers and
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Thank You for Another Wonderful Year! We’re grateful for your incredible support throughout the past year—it’s been one of our most successful seasons yet, thanks to you! Winter Closure Information We are currently closed for the winter season, reopening about March 1st, 2025 (weather permitting). Winter Services and Planning for Spring Winter is the perfect
Breathe life into your home this National Indoor Plant Week! September 16th – 22nd Transform your indoor space with lush greenery that purifies the air and lifts your mood. From low-maintenance succulents to dramatic fiddle leaf figs, we’ve got the perfect plant to match your style. Visit the greenhouse to explore our curated
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Our Native Viburnums Discover the local charm of Viburnum nudum’Brandywine’ and ‘Winterthur’, two stunning cultivars with deep roots in our region. These native shrubs offer year-round interest, from their creamy white spring flowers set against deep glossy green foliage, to their spectacular rich burgundy leaves and bright pink and blue berries in the fall. ‘Winterthur’
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