
These are plant nurseries, garden centers, plant shops, and plant retailers where you can find North Creek Nurseries plants available in your state or by mail-order/online ordering. Retail sources are listed alphabetically by state initial.
North Creek's weekly informative blog about the Landscape Plug™, gardening, design, native plants, and garden ecology!
https://bit.ly/WorldWaterDay2023
In honor of World Water Day, we here at North Creek want to raise awareness about this essential natural resource. We can all help improve our water systems by changing the way we use, consume, and manage water in our daily lives. The challenges our water systems face impel us to create inventive solutions to support biodiversity, navigate stormwater runoff more successfully, and ultimately increase resilience. Read more in this week's edition of THE PLUG®!
https://bit.ly/TheImportanceOfOrder
https://bit.ly/SpaceInvadersMultifloraRose
Invasive species can evoke both frustration and terror in the hearts of gardeners. Noxious and obnoxious, these pernicious plants can be caught encroaching into your beloved garden beds, taking territory heedlessly as they go...but fear not, there is a period when these plants are particularly exposed and can be dealt with, and the time is now! This time of year, before most of our deciduous native trees and shrubs leaf out, is an opportune time to spot (and zap!) invasive species in the landscape. One such species we are tackling now is the destructive and despicable Rosa multiflora. This week's edition of THE PLUG® is brought to you by Arden Pontasch, Plant Trials Manager here at the Creek!
https://bit.ly/RethinkingTheLawn
Looking to replace turf lawn with a native plant alternative?
It can be intimidating for homeowners to make a leap of faith into the unknown - to tear out familiar lawn and replace it with "native plant alternatives." If you're trying to convince clients about the benefits of native plant lawn replacements, here are some great reasons.
For more information, read this week's edition of THE PLUG!
https://bit.ly/GardenersToolkit
Time for cutting back the garden is on the horizon! Today, we’re exploring our favorite tools for getting this big job done. We’re looking at what’s the fastest, what’s the most efficient, and what’s the most precise. Depending on what you need for your client’s space, you may need different tools for the job. Read along with this installment of The Plug®!
https://bit.ly/ShadyGroundhuggers
Right now, trees are being planted in record numbers. Farmer's fields are converting to suburban home sites to meet growing housing needs. In cities, we’re creating more and taller buildings that often shade urban environments. As shade increases in our built-up areas, so does the demand for shade-tolerant plants to fill these understory spaces. Read along as we shed a little light on tough perennials for woodland spaces, enjoy!
https://bit.ly/SolutionDrivenSedges
Carex is quickly becoming a garden favorite for designers and homeowners alike. The humble appearance of the grass-like sedges blends well with any garden scheme and provides much needed texture, wildlife food and habitat, erosion control, and winter presence. If you’ve never experimented with sedges before, let this be your sign to give it a try!
Evergreen plants provide habitat cover and forage for overwintering wildlife, help control soil erosion with active roots, and prevent winter weed seed germination by covering the ground. That’s a lot of bang for your buck. Let’s give the winter landscape more attention—here is our list of 20 evergreen forbs you can plant for winter interest!
https://bit.ly/growers-and-gardeners
Are you ready to dive into Part II of our New Products overview for 2023? Last week we rolled out the new Landscape Plug™ items we've added to our availability—this week we'll zero in on our new 72 & 50-plug tray liners for your upcoming growing season.
Our 2023 growing season offers an assortment of selections perfect for blanketing your garden space with a touch of vegetative relaxation. From seed-grown North American species geared to provide garden solutions to low-maintenance marvels with a touch of coziness and comfort—you can depend on North Creek’s plant palette to solve problem areas while delivering impact. Follow along here!
https://bit.ly/GardenMasterClass
Starting November 21st, world renowned educators and plantsmen, Dr. Noel Kingsbury and University of Sheffield Professor, Nigel Dunnett, will embark on an 8-session online course focusing on the ins and outs of naturalistic planting. Click link in article to register -- with North Creek's 20% discount code!
https://bit.ly/ClimateResilientLandscapesIV
Part III of our series entitled, Building Climate Resilience in the Landscape, covered soils, water, flora and the bigger picture. Moving into the fourth and final segment we will present some of the best plants for the job, provide a case scenario, and conclude with next steps for all of us to consider. Enjoy!
https://bit.ly/ClimateResilientLandscapesIII
In Part III of our blog post focused on Building Climate Resilience in the Landscape, we'll dig into soil, water, flora and the big picture. If you missed Part(s) I & II, click links below to start from the beginning of this lengthy conversation. Enjoy!
https://bit.ly/ClimateResilientLandscapesII
Much of our land has undergone large changes that have degraded its natural productivity and ecosystem processes. How do we take land that has been degraded and return it to higher functioning levels? First, we must know what conditions create a functioning landscape.
In Part II of our blog post focused on Building Climate Resilience in the Landscape, we'll take a peek at the components that make up a functioning ecosystem.
https://bit.ly/ClimateResilientLandscapes
In the face of increasing climate irregularities, there has been a call to action for those working with the natural world to build systems that are adaptive and resilient. Only a few decades ago, it was permissible for a garden to be merely “pretty.” However, with the mounting evidence of the drastic effects of climate change resulting in unexpected droughts, fires, floods, and stronger than ever storms, our landscapes are challenged with doing more.
Over the next few weeks, our The Plug® posts will cover the hot topic of gardening for climarte resilient gardens and how to build them, enjoy!
https://bit.ly/StealingTheShowPart2
Grasses are so ubiquitous that they’re assumed to be present in a landscape without conscious thought and when they’re not there, the landscape can feel like it lacks something. In Part II of Whimsical Warm Season Grasses we'll take a peek at some reliable species for pocket prairie type settings where height needs to be kept in check, and also a few species well suited for areas where room to spread out and put on a show is a must!
https://bit.ly/StealingTHEShow
Often overlooked and underappreciated, warm-season grasses are the glue that holds the landscape together. Our 2-part series entitled Whimsical Warm Season Grasses, we'll dive into some standout selections for residential applications, short-height pocket prairie environments, and selections suited for larger garden spaces.
While many of us shudder at the idea of living in what sounds like an oven, people who live in hot areas acclimate to the conditions and thrive. What do desert lovers have to do with plants?
Our native plants come from different climates and environments. Depending on the environment they are from will tell you what conditions they are acclimated to and tolerate well.
Learn more about hot & humid conditions vs. hot & dry conditions in this week's The Plug®!
You may have noticed this latest addition on our website plant descriptions? We’ve added technical information for growers! Learn more about how to get the most out of this information from The Plug® Technically Speaking!
These Plants of Merit are great additions to a garden design, adding much-needed late season color and pollinator support. We even have an entire section of groundcovers for sunny or shady garden locations, perfect to suppress weeds and to plant along garden edges. Read along in this week's edition of The Plug®!
Cultivate is just around the corner—this week's edition of The Plug® will highlight items we'll be rolling out for the 2022 & 2023 growing seasons!
These selections range from new to the industry and straight species goodness to meet particular customer needs to customer requests that are new additions to our catalog and a couple of hard-to-find favorites that we are growing again! Check out what we’re growing for you, tried and tested garden-worthy plants perfect for your retail bench or new garden installation!
Dicentra eximia is a cornerstone of our American eastern woodland garden in the spring. Learn more about this woodland beauty in this edition of The Plug®!
Asters from North America are enjoyed the world over. This week's The Plug® explores the beauty of Asters!
https://bit.ly/PollinatorWeek2022
The third week of June marks Pollinator Week -- a week-long celebration which works to educate people about the diverse world of pollinators. Read along and learn how you can help!
https://bit.ly/ZieglerPollinatorGarden
Giving Back to our Community with help from American Beauties Native Plants, learn more about this new pollinator garden at Ziegler Elementary School in northeast Philadelphia!
https://bit.ly/StormbustinHoney
You guys know we love our native plants—it’s kind of our thing—but let me tell you, we’re not the only ones! Our bees love them too, and we love our partnership with Stormbustin' Honey!
https://bit.ly/SupportOurPollinatorsPartII
Part II of Support our Pollinators highlights specific plants that support very specific insects - those that are now rare and federally endangered.
https://bit.ly/SupportOurPollinators
In addition to planting milkweed to help the Monarchs, this installment of The Plug® sheds light on specialist pollinators out there that are facing dramatic population losses, and what you can plant to help!
https://bit.ly/SquashSpottedLanternfly
Friendly reminder to be on the lookout for the return of Spotted Lanternfly nymphs!
Now is the time of year to divide your warm-season grasses! Learn how to with this week's issue of The Plug®!
https://bit.ly/PerennialHerbGarden
Beyond basil, dill and thyme -- consider some of these wonderful native perennials for your herb garden!
https://bit.ly/PrayingMantisOothecaID
Learn how to ID the the ootheca (egg case) of native and invasive praying mantises.
We're proud to announce our partnership with Mt. Cuba Center in bringing their native plant selections to the gardening world!
Top 3 tips to ensure you receive your order just how you want it!
Rock your garden designs with 6 tricks on how to know and use your plants to create a more dynamic garden design. Over our 30 years worth of experience, we've seen our plants in lots of different situations. We want to show you how different amounts of soil moisture, how you cut back a plant, and even whether it is from seed or from plug can change how a plant performs in your garden designs.
https://bit.ly/springsedges2022
As winter comes to a close, this is a perfect time to consider sedges in your spring garden! Come learn about our favorite 7 Carex to add to your shade garden designs.
It's that time of year again! Spring is coming and plant shipments are arriving to your worksite. Learn the differences in the plant material arriving at your door - from vernalized dormant material, emerging, or fresh growth from the greenhouse and when to plant them and how to take care of them in this week's The Plug.
Utilize a plant survival adaptation for your garden designs! We explore evergreen basal rosettes - why they exist, how they benefit your garden designs, and our favorite plants in this week's The Plug.
People talk about winter interest all the time but what about plants that still are holding their own against Ol' Man Winter even late in the season of February or March? Here is our list of plants that are still providing interest in the garden even after the winter rains, snows, winds, and general dreariness.
https://bit.ly/NativePlantBusiness
Big ideas to GROW your native plant business! In this week's The Plug, we consider the obstacles that are in the average garden customer's path to growing native plants and what WE can do to make it easier for them!
https://bit.ly/salttolerantplants
Salt-tolerant plants! A list of plants that are salt-tolerant for you as winter rolls on and salt piles up in the roadsides and sidewalks. By selecting tough plants for those areas, you can ensure a long-lasting planting design enjoyed for many seasons to come!
The off-season is the perfect time to test your soil! For better soil health and planting design, knowing your soil is crucial. Learn the how and why as well as how to choose the best plants for your soil conditions.
https://bit.ly/evergreenlivingmulch
Want your client's garden budget to go further? Try our planting tip - mix your container sizes! Learn how and where to apply this strategy in a client's garden installation to create instant impact AND have enough plants.
Now is the time for working on your winter chore list! First up? Cleaning your hand tools. We go through how, step-by-step, to help you during the winter downtime.
https://bit.ly/nativecutflower
Flower farmers - looking to expand perennial crops in your cut flower fields? Wanting to add native plants to increase the diversity of offerings and attract wildlife? Read our top 10 best native plants for cut flowers (cut flower trials performed by NC State extension).
Seedheads: the original bird feeders! If you're looking to attract birds to your garden in winter, here are our top 6 perennial genera that support the birds.
Delayed fall planting project? Here is how to protect your plants until the site is ready for installation.
Our top 3 tips for strategies to extend the fall in the garden - a multi-pronged garden planning adaptation to changing weather in the face of climate change.
Winter chore list? Check your new plantings for frost heave. Learn more about it in this week's The Plug!
Now is the time to order your plants for spring!
https://bit.ly/leavetheleaves21
Treating leaves as a resource in the garden instead of trash is a shift in perspective. Educating your customers about the precious resources in their own backyards can be difficult which is why it's good to have some straightforward points!
https://bit.ly/NativePlantSwaps
Instead of garden mums and cabbage, spice up your fall display with perennial native plants that give you more bang for your buck with the ability to come back year after year and support our native pollinators!
Don't be alarmed! The plants aren't dead! Inside your boxes arriving in fall, there may be some flats with active growth and some going into dormancy. Learn what this means for the plants and your planting schedule in this week's The Plug!
https://bit.ly/rabbitresistant
Have rabbits in the garden munching all of your plants? Here is a list of plants that deter rabbits from eating them in this week's The Plug©.
We're living through another fern craze! Come see why this plant is back in fashion (tl;dr - it's low maintenance!) and our lists for all the ferns for conditions your garden designs are frequently handling.
https://bit.ly/royaltiespatents
Royalties, patents - what's the deal? If you work in the plant world, these are the nitty-gritty details that affect the pocketbook. We explain the details of these plant protections and how it affects you in this week's The Plug©.
https://bit.ly/maintenancelarge
One of the most common questions we receive is about how to take care of large landscapes and the timing around each task. In this week's The Plug, we explore the importance of caring for large-scale landscape projects and the timing of what job should be done when. Included are three free downloads that can help you and your team schedule maintenance and care for your projects.
https://bit.ly/pleasegoaway2021
Taxonomic name changes - if we ignore them, will they go away? There's been a shakedown by taxonomists in several different plant groups and we go through and explore who has been changed and how we're responding in this week's The Plug™.
https://bit.ly/BookYourGrasses
What should you get planting now in August? Warm-season grasses, that's what! Give these plants, and several other varieties, the rooting time they require in the landscape before a fall frost. Learn more about what to plant now!
Meet our smooth ox-eye collection! A great addition to the summer perennial border, this plant shines in late summer as other perennials begin to fade. Learn more about Heliopsis helianthoides and some great cultivars to use in your next project.
Drought stress at this time of year is very common. For best success with your plantings, we help you identify drought stress signs in the field and give you ways to remedy this problem for now and for the future.
In between the spring season bursting with flower power and the summer where the heat triggers another flush of heat-loving perennials, is the "bridge" period. Typically in late May to early July, this period can be a quiet period in the garden. Bridge the gap between seasons with perennials that flower during this time period.
https://bit.ly/divideandconquer21
Our final installment about our propagation series, we explore how we use divisions and cuttings as a propagating type for our plants. We interview our stock grower and find out how it's done and what are some of our greatest challenges.
After spring and early summer perennials are finished blooming and their foliage begins to look tired, now is the perfect time to get in a client's garden and do some summer maintenance! We go through examples of plants that do well with a trim now and tips on how to do it.
https://bit.ly/ScrawnyShadePlants
The plants in this shade garden look scrawny and not like the catalog image - what's going on? In this week's The Plug©, we go through the different types of shade and why that's important to your garden design success.
For the question we receive often - for your newly installed Landscape Plugs™, when to water, how often, and for how long. This is a thorough exploration of this topic and we hope it gives you the answers you're seeking.
https://bit.ly/TissueCulture21
Let's get behind the scenes and learn about our most frequently asked about propagation type - tissue culture!
Learn about our Floating Treatment Wetlands, under evaluation by our Plant Trials and Gardens team, as a way of mitigating algal bloom in our stormwater system and ponds.
Learn about how North Creek propagates plant material using seed. We go through the benefits, drawbacks, and challenges to give a more rounded picture of growing with seed!
https://bit.ly/selfsowperennials
For seasonal bloom events, we go through 15 of our favorite self-sowing perennials that can be layered into a garden design for maximum flower power.
Why reinvent the wheel? We go through a list of native plants that contain toxic alkaloids that prevent herbivory to help YOU design the deer + rabbit -proof garden of your dreams!
Is mulch necessary in a landscape? This week, we explore the reasons why mulch is and can be used, the different kinds of mulch and their pros and cons, and how North Creek uses mulch in our landscape.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/easy-as-1-2-3-no-special-tools-required-1342306
We frequently receive questions about what is the best way to remove our Landscape Plugs™ from their plug trays. We hear you! So, for those new to working with North Creek - here is the way we remove Landscape Plugs™ from their tray, don't search the box! No special tools are required!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/do-you-have-a-retail-native-plant-garden-center
Do you have a retail garden center or small business that sells native plants?
Then we want to hear from YOU!
We're updating the Retail Sources page on our website and would love to feature North Creek customers growing native plants for retail. We frequently have homeowners who come across our social media or website when they're looking for native plant nurseries in their area. We wish to direct these native plant enthusiasts to the retail garden center selling native plants in their area—aka YOUR BUSINESS!
https://bit.ly/dividespringplants
It's that time of year again! Time for dividing perennials, grasses, and ferns. We explore why you should add this activity to your spring maintenance schedules, what plants to divide, when to do it, and how to do it - all in this post! Whew.
https://bit.ly/WetlandIndicatorStatus
We've updated and IMPROVED our search function on our website! See what's new and how to utilize our search options to select plants best suited for your garden projects.
https://bit.ly/coolseasongrass
Learn garden maintenance strategies for your cool-season grasses and sedges - if they need a winter cutback, how hard it should be, and when to do it - in this week's The Plug®.
Plants are arriving to your projects in different stages of growth. Learn about the different stages and how to take care of them until you are able to plant the material into the ground for your projects.
https://bit.ly/cutbackforspring
It's the season for cutbacks in the garden for spring! We go over what tools we use, how we do it, and our timing as well as overview other methods so you can pick the perfect maintenance plan for your project needs.
https://bit.ly/LostHagleyGarden
Come see the restoration of the Lost Garden of Hagley in Wilmington, Delaware (right in our own backyard!).
https://bit.ly/HeatandHumidity21
We're melting! Here is our list (and two garden ideas!) for our native (and some non-native) plants that are tolerant of heat and humidity, especially great for gardens in the southeast United States.
Special Bulletin: North Creek Nurseries has decided to pull Carex flacca and its cultivars from our offerings due to invasive plant concerns. Read more here about this plant and how we've come to this decision.
Do you have voles causing mayhem in your plant designs? Learn more about this garden creature and our thoughts on care for the garden in this week's The Plug.
Brrr! Here is our list (and two garden ideas!) for our native plants that are tolerant of cold! We look at plants in USDA Zone 2-5 and show that while it may be cold, these tough plants can more than handle it!
Get the scoop about working with North Creek! We answer customer's Top 6 questions about how to order plant material and how our shipping works on this week's The Plug.
https://bit.ly/OrderSoonforSpring
The increased interest in gardening, brought about by the stay-at-home orders for COVID-19, is going strong for spring 2021. We go into the state of the industry trends from 2020.
Two new species Baptisia added for spring 2021! Lots of requests have been made for straight species Baptisia - you asked, we listened.
https://bit.ly/gardenergifts2020
A holiday gift guide for gardeners with gift ideas* for under $40. (We asked around - these are gifts that gardeners ACTUALLY want).
https://bit.ly/InvasiveplantsHoliday
What's the best way to get rid of invasive plants? To use 'em up! We're making holiday wreaths, boughs, floral arrangements, and baskets from foraged invasive plants in our woods. Double the seasonal cheer by creating something beautiful while cleaning up your local ecosystem!
https://bit.ly/HomegrownNationalPark20
Join Dr. Doug Tallamy's movement towards increasing biodiversity and reconnecting ecosystems by getting on the map for Homegrown National Park!
https://bit.ly/HealthyRootsFall
Let's talk about good roots! If the ground is still workable where you are, consider doing a late-season planting with Landscape Plugs going into dormancy!
https://bit.ly/NativeSeedCultivars
Continuing on the conversation around seed grown crops, we dive into the question of seed cultivars and genetic diversity.
Leave the stems and spent flower heads to the insects and wildlife for habitat! Use this pleasant weather for better things - getting a headstart on those cool season weeds! Learn about the most common kinds of cool season weeds and how to get rid of them.
https://bit.ly/LawnAlternatives20
Thinking about replacing your non-native turf with a native lawn? We give our top plants for the job and how to get rid of your old lawn to increase it's beauty and it's function, for you and the wildlife!
We love milkweed (Asclepias sp.) for their natural beauty and because they help the endangered Monarch butterfly but is there a whole new reason to plant this native perennial in your garden?
Learn all about Chelone - from the best place to plant them to what native insects they support - on this week's The Plug. We go in-depth of all the varieties we offer so you can choose the best one for your garden.
Seed-grown plants have a wonderful dearth of genetic diversity in each little seed. Sometimes, this results in differences in flower color or form. We explore plants we sell grown from seed that regularly have color variation.
Step-by-step on the best way to remove our Landscape Plugs from their trays and information about LP specifications for siting!
Choosing a goldenrod for a project? With so many Solidago species and cultivars available, we go through what we offer and their differences to help you make the best selection for your site.
https://bit.ly/whydontyougrowthis
Why North Creek grows what it grows - a grower's perspective on why certain native plants are hard to find in the marketplace.
https://bit.ly/ShippingRacks20
Save time and money by utilizing our shipping racks delivered directly to your job site. Don't know what you need to qualify? Read on to learn!
A contentious subject - what to use for a project? Native plants? Cultivars? Nativars? We explore the different takes on this topic.
Is fall the best time to plant? Get the scoop on the pros and cons of installing plants in the fall.
https://bit.ly/ModernFlowers20
Plants for modern garden design - elevate your aesthetic with modern, sculptural plant selections
https://bit.ly/droughtanddisease
Drought and disease in late summer - what to look for in the garden and how to fix it
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/were-meeeelting-its-so-hot
We're in the middle of summer and boy is it hot! We have a list of plants that not only tolerate the heat and humidity but relish it!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/flower-power-asap
What to plant for beautiful blooms in June, July, and August. Design your gardens knowing what's in flower when!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/improved-plant-search-for-your-design-needs
IMPROVED plant search with new features and additional search requirements help you navigate our 400+ plants to find exactly what you need for each project. Get tips on how to utilize our plant search and what's new.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/if-you-are-thirsty-your-plants-are-too
It's hot out there! New plantings can be stressed as temperatures rise and precipation wanes. We give you the signs of drought stress and how often you should water in high summer.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-panicum
Meet our Panicum collection! Learn about the switchgrass varieties we offer, the differences between them, and what these warm-season grasses do for the environment and local wildlife.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/looking-for-simple-ways-to-elevate-a-clients-garden
Looking for simple ways to elevate a client's garden? A list of perennials that can use summer maintenance to take the garden from good to great.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/squash-it
They're Ba-AAACK! A PSA on Spotted Lanternfly.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-using-landscape-plugs
After a couple of decades of experience working with Landscape Plugs™, here are 5 things we wish we knew when we first started using them for installation projects.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/who-chopped-my-plants
Who CHOPPED my plants?! (We did.) Here are the reasons we trim your plants before we ship them.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/preparing-a-new-planting-site-on-the-plug
Our tips and methods to prepare a new planting site, just in time for spring installations.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-beat-back-early-season-weeds
Early-season weeds are a bane to every spring garden. We round up our favorite strategies to eliminate or lessen your weed labor, making it easier for you and your garden maintenance.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-looking-for-wetland-plants
We've partnered with Kind Earth Growers to bring you more wetland plants! Learn what new plants we offer and get a complete plant list of water-loving favorites for your next installation.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-you-us-earth
On the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, we reflect on our mission - to provide plants to improve the connection between humans and the natural environment.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-virginia-bluebells-in-spring
Virginia bluebells are ready to ship! This woodland favorites are a beautiful spring ephemeral that we only carry for a short time. Find out why and what other spring plants grow great with them on this week's The Plug.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-herb-garden-with-native-plants
Want to add wildlife value to your kitchen and herb garden? Herb gardens are a wonderful way to add fresh taste and nutrition to your food but with these native plants, you can also provide more diverse offerings to pollinators while boosting your health!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-get-your-garden-plants-online
For when you can't get to your local garden center, here is our list of reputable online plant dealers that ship directly to your door. Everything from hard-to-find plants, vegetables, herbs, flowers, shrubs, and even trees! It's all here and it ain't Amazon.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-beautiful-plant-goodness-for-when-youre-stuck-inside
Here it is. Beautiful plant goodness for when you're stuck inside. So, whether you're self-isolating or because of bad weather, we've got our favorite shows, podcasts, and books to help you get through this!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-why-you-should-pre-order-your-ferns
Now is the perfect time to order ferns in time for spring and early summer planting. We'll tell you why they're available for only a short window and teach you when is the best time to plant them.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-ecologically-minded-gardens
Are you transitioning a monoculture of lawn into a diverse pollinator haven? We're with you! In this post, we're giving you some of our favorite resources in how to add more wildlife value to your landscape. Together, we can create victory gardens for our pollinators!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-ordering-with-north-creek
New to working with North Creek Nurseries? We've made a step-by-step tutorial on how to use our availability and order with us.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-elymus-virginicus-virginia-wild-rye
Virginia wild-rye (Elymus virginicus) is now only available through custom-grow. Learn why this plant, and some others, have been taken off our current availability but can still be grown for your landscape projects.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-2020-catalog
It's here! It's online! See our online 2020 catalog + resource guide - full of our plants and lists for everything from what's deer-resistant to what's good to plant in a green roof. Not just a catalog - so much more!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-talking-new-plants
Talking new plants and new products - what they are, how we choose them, and what's the next big thing on the horizon - with Brigitte Crawford, our New Products Manager.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-hit-the-ground-running
Three native sedges that cover bare ground FAST after extensive ground restoration work
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-beat-the-winter-blues
Easy native plant ideas to bolster the ecological benefits to your tropical garden
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-plant-this-not-that
12 easy native substitutes for common non-native plants in the garden
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/were-on-the-road
We've hit the road! Find out where the Creekers are heading for the 2020 season
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-welcoming-2020-with-new-plants
New North Creek plant introductions for the coming year!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/were-trying-new-things-are-you
We've introduced trial offerings! What is it and what does this mean for you?
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-winter-holiday-project-inspiration
Need some inspiration for winter outdoor decor? Planters, containers, and a tree just for the wildlife are explored for this holiday season!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-plant-conferences-worth-checking-out
As the season winds down, we reflect on some of our favorite conferences, symposia, and tradeshows to network, increase our knowledge, and gather inspiration.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-protecting-plants-during-project-delays
Our customer service team's best tips on how to protect your plants if your fall planting project is delayed
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-maintenance-for-stormwater-systems
Maintenance for green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) - ensure longevity with proper care
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/rethinking-the-lawn
Our top native plant picks to use an alternative to lawn
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-theyre-not-dying
Are they dying?! Nope, plants shipping now are just going to sleep!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-garden-design-plant-failures
Figuring out how and why a plant didn't perform in garden design
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-bringing-birds-in-the-the-garden
Here's how to bring birds into the garden with the best native perennial plants to provide food + shelter.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-increasing-your-garden-plants
Increase your garden plants easily - now is an excellent time to look out for ripening seed. What to look for and our lazy gardener hacks on the easiest ways to grow natives from seed!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-rodent-problems
I got 99 problems but a chipmunk ain't one! Keeping chipmunks, rabbits, and other small animals out of your garden!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-more-than-vinca
More than vinca... beautiful colors and textures to use in low-maintenance shady spots!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-classic-looks
Plants for a foundation planting that are low-maintenance, easy, and beautiful!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-deer-in-the-garden
Everything you need to know on what to do to prevent deer pressure in the garden!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-late-season-knock-outs
Perennials that can take a beating and stay on top. Flower power that doesn't just WOW but helps local insects. We're taking a look at some late-season native champions for a fall show.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-coreopsis-blooms
From swamps to hillsides, there's a Coreopsis for every garden!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-planting-windows
When should you plant our Landscape Plugs? Here are the advantages and disadvantages to each time frame in the growing season to figure out your ideal planting window.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-sunny-black-walnut-tolerance
Do you have a black walnut tree removed from your garden site recently? Here are our top picks for full-sun perennials tolerant of black walnut to put in your garden, a continuation from Plug post.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-visit-a-public-garden
See our Landscape Plugs in action by checking out plants in public spaces! Here are some recommendations for great public gardens to visit, state-by-state.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-foul-water-fowl
How to protect your newly-installed landscape from persistent waterfowl pests
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-deep-roots
Why use prairie plants? Grow deeper as we explore the benefits of natives with deep roots and how they can boost your garden and its design.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-summer-irrigation
How to irrigate your newly planted Landscape Plugs through the summer, the signs of drought stress and an overview of different forms of irrigation to decide what is best for you and your site.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-seasonal-color-event
A month-by-month list of our favorite perennials to create a massive seasonal bloom event in the garden!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-maintenance-schedules-part-two
A deeper look into scheduling large landscape maintenance with two free downloadable documents to help you plan!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-aster-relatives
Utilizing Aster-relatives for filling the perennial garden with durable blooms all summer long.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-maintenance-schedules
A look into the calendar year for maintenance and care of large landscapes to plan and schedule weed controls methods
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-geranium-bloom
A guide to the Geraniums we offer and when they bloom
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-hands-on-workshop
Join us, as part of the Native Plants in the Landscape Conference, in using plants to tune into the power of green infrastructure!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-southern-plants
For the humid heat and acidic clay soils of The South, we give a list of 100+ native plants that can survive even the swampiest of weather!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-easier-landscape-installation
Installing hundreds of Landscape Plugs™ but short on time? We introduce you to our favorite spring planting tool, the 3" auger.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-installation-delays
What to do if your installation date is delayed...
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-fire-as-a-tool
Controlled burns as a landscape management tool
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-mertenisa-virginica
Why are Virginia bluebells only available in spring? What about Celandine poppy?
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-new-to-north-creek
New to working with North Creek? Here is what to expect with our Landscape Plugs™
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-cool-season-weed-control
Things are growing again...! But they're mostly weeds. A look at weed control timing.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-evergreen-basal-rosettes
Using what's there- utilizing a plant's characteristics for design + function
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries.com/the-plug-is-back
Monitoring your new Landscape Plugs™
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries.com/week-30-the-value-of-mulch
To mulch or not to mulch? The use of mulch in the landscape
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries.com/site-irrigation-3118
How long should I water? The importance of irrigating newly-installed plugs in your landscape
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries.com/carex-swaps-for-planting
Want to try something new? Here are 4 other plants to try beyond Pennsylvania sedge, Carex pensylvanica
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-whats-a-little-rain
What's a little rain? Checking in with our 3-year-old rain garden and learning how rain gardens help with flooding after a storm
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-what-weed-is-that
The first step to weed management is properly identifying common weeds. Here are some of the most common weeds found in the Mid-Atlantic with recommended strategies for their control and removal.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-this-instead-of-that
Here are our favorite Top 10 Native Plants to plant en masse outcompete the weeds as part of your weed management strategy
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-now-is-the-time
Now is the time! When to have your warm-season grasses installed at your project
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-first-friday-garden-tours
Ever wanted to visit North Creek Nurseries? Come to our First Friday Garden Tour, the 1st Friday of every month to learn about our plants, how we do things, and maybe, a little inspiration.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-aster-bloom-1340621
With over a dozen different Asters available from North Creek, here is our bloom chart to make sense of the collection and to stagger your garden bloom time for massive effect!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-brookside-gardens
Visiting Brookside Gardens in Maryland, two years after renovating their parking lot using the Landscape Plug™
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-worth-the-wait
Investing in your garden: three of our favorite spring-time bloomers with flower power that is well worth the wait
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-fall-cutback
Timing your garden cutbacks: why we prefer cleaning up our garden in the spring over the fall
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-worth-the-wait-1340673
Just in time for Halloween, we check out the beautiful work done to revitalize a local cemetery in Philadelphia with the Grave Gardeners
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-garden-thugs
Right plant, wrong place: when good plants go bad and take over your garden!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-black-walnut
There are black walnut trees everywhere! What to plant that tolerates black walnut jugalones
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-turkey-feet-for-turkeyday
The grass 'turkey feet' is actually beloved by turkeys?? A closer look at Andropogon gerardii
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-trees-shrubs-and-plugs
What came first? The plug before the shrub? The order to install a landscape and why
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-wetland-indicator-status
Wet feet or bone dry? How wetland indicator status helps identify suitable plant environments for planting design
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-propagation-tissue-culture
Getting tiny! A closer look at tissue culture and micropropagation of plants
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-division-cuttings
Divide and Conquer! A closer look at propagation through division and cuttings
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-seed-propagation
Seeds for the future! A closer look at seed sowing and propagating our plants by seed
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-hellebore-cutbacks
When to cut-back foliage for the Hellebore and provide polish to the Lenten Rose
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-our-pledge-to-pollinators
North Creek Nurseries pest management: our pledge to the Pollinators, the People, and the Planet
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-cutting-back-the-garden
So it begins... cutting back and cleaning up your garden in time for spring!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-winter-seedheads
The marriage of beauty + utility. Seedheads in the winter for form and food.
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-landscape-plugs-in-action
Landscape Plugs™ in action! Tour of a native plant planting along PA's I-78!
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-green-mulch
Living mulch! Choosing evergreen groundcover plants to prevent weed germination
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-salt-tolerant-plants
Please! I need plants that can take all this salt! Choosing plants with salt tolerance in the landscape
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-shipments-arriving-now
My plants have arrived and it's cold out! Now what? Fresh plants + cold weather = bad news
https://mailchi.mp/northcreeknurseries/the-plug-breaking-dormancy
Why do my plants look dead? Learning about vernalization and plugs breaking dormancy in spring