Gateway Garden Center

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

Finding Your Perfect Bloom Roses are among the most beloved garden plants and have been cultivated and hybridized for hundreds of years, but with so many types available, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. Whether you’re a novice gardener or an experienced horticulturist, understanding the various categories of roses can help you select the

Baptisia, also known as wild indigo or false indigo, is an outstanding native that deserves a prime spot in more gardens. These perennials offer the complete package of beauty and practicality. What makes Baptisia so special? It’s drought tolerant, deer resistant, requires minimal maintenance, and supports local pollinators that adore its flowers. Several of our native

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

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

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