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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Whether you’re crafting a pollinator paradise, diving into the world of native plants, or fine tuning every inch of your landscape, our one-on-one consultations bring the expertise you need straight to your garden. Winter is the perfect time to take a sept back and assess your garden’s needs. With plants dormant and landscapes less cluttered,
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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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The Enchanting Dahlia Dahlias are bursting into bloom, bringing a dazzling array of colors and forms to your late summer garden. From petite pompoms to dinner-plate sized blooms, dahlias offer endless variety and beauty. Their vibrant hues and intricate petal arrangements create living works of art, perfect for both garden displays and stunning out
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Neonicotinoids and Our Commitment Greetings from the Garden Center, This week, we spotted a few swallowtail caterpillars happily munching on some dill in our herb section. It brings us so much joy to witness thriving pollinators at Gateway! We have been advocates for native plants since 1979, providing our pollinator population with food and
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Coneflower – Echinacea Purpurea One of the great butterfly and hummingbird magnets of the native perennial garden! Coneflowers are stunning and easy to grow in well-drained soils. We have a dazzling array of vibrant-colored Echinacea in stock – from creamy whites to deep magentas. Plant the rainbow and watch your garden come alive! 15
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