Gateway Garden Center

Few shrubs earn their keep as reliably as the cherry laurels, and this week, we’re shining a light on two of the finest cultivars in the genus: the compact, elegant Otto Luyken and the bold, architectural Skip Laurel. ‘Otto Luyken’ Laurel Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’ Named for a German horticulturalist at the Hachmann nursery in

Corn Gluten After a long, cold stretch, warmer days are finally on the horizon — and that means it’s time to get ahead of the weeds before they get ahead of you! Even with cooler temperatures, weed seeds are just waiting for the right moment to sprout. Our favorite natural solution for preventing weeds and

Gateway welcomed Jim Putnam of HortTube to our gardens and the store a few weeks ago for for two great conversations about gardening with natives, fall pollinators, and American Beauties Native Plants. Jim has been working in the horticulture industry for nearly 40 years and his YouTube channel features over 1,600 videos covering everything from

Low Maintenance, High Impact: Our Top Plant Picks What “Low Maintenance” Really Means Let’s be honest: no garden is completely work-free. But low-maintenance plants come pretty close! These are the reliable performers that ask for very little once they’re settled in. We’re talking about tough, resilient plants that can handle some drought, don’t need constant