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Exploring the allure + Advantages of terra cotta
In the world of gardening, the choice of containers for your plants is endless. One timeless and versatile option that has stood the test of time is terracotta pottery. And it’s more popular than ever, capturing the minimalist chic look!
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Exploring the Allure and Advantages of Terracotta Pottery
In the world of gardening, the choice of containers for your plants is endless. One timeless and versatile option that has stood the...
Jun 17, 2024
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Our Spring fertilizer guide for new + established plants!
Want to ensure your lawn and anchor plants are healthy and thriving all season long? It’s the perfect time of year to add grass seed,...
Mar 27, 2022
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5 Supplies for Seed Starting Success
Looking for the perfect combo for seed starting success? Whether it’s your first time starting your garden from seed or you’re a seasoned...
Feb 28, 2022
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Hydrangea Varieties + Growing Tips
Hydrangeas are a beautiful summer shrub that abundantly produce colorful, globe-like blooms. They’re fast growers and, depending on the...
Jun 28, 2021
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Our Tomato guide: tips and tricks for growing tomatoes
By Debbie Columbo with Tips from Tony LaMacchia We're here to help you set your tomatoes up for success this season! In this article...
May 13, 2021
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Ten Tips for Creating a Colorful Spring Container
Design your own containers that are full of the colors of Spring and beautifully Easter-ready! Whether you have large containers on your pat
Mar 19, 2020
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A Message on COVID-19 from Garden Heights
We understand the great impact of the unfolding events of COVID-19 and how it might be affecting your family and our community during this c
Mar 17, 2020
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A Beginner’s Guide to Seed Starting
Read our seed starting guide for beginners with how to start seeds, which veggies are the easiest to start, and for a helpful supply list.
Feb 4, 2020
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Thanks for Visiting Our 2019 Holiday Open House!
Thank you to all our amazing customers who came to our Holiday Open House this past weekend! The coffee and cookies were flowing, Santa was
Dec 11, 2019
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Holiday Decorating with Winter Containers and Greens
Now is the time to dress up your porch and patio with seasonal evergreen containers and live greens! Deck the halls with...
Nov 28, 2019
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Colorful Cold-Loving Conifers
While the garden slumbers under a blanket of snow, conifers are working hard in winter to keep it interesting in the garden.
Nov 6, 2019
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9 Trees and Shrubs that Change Color for Fall
Your yard can be a stunning example of fall in all its glory! Check out this list of our favorite trees and shrubs that change color in fall
Oct 25, 2019
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The Top 10 Easiest Houseplants
Set yourself up for success with some of the easiest houseplants to care for! Whether you’re a beginner or just don’t want to risk your luck
Sep 19, 2019
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Our Favorite Fall Annuals and Fillers!
As days get shorter and nights get cooler, your containers and beds can still be full of color! We carry an abundance of fillers and...
Aug 27, 2019
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Planting a Legacy: Four Reasons to Plant a Tree
Trees play a huge role in reducing energy costs and removing CO2 and pollutants from the air, and they’ll stick around for generations!
Jul 29, 2019
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Create Your Own Pollinator-Friendly Garden
Every bit of food we eat has been pollinated, and it takes a large population of pollinating insects to make that happen. In recent years, t
Jun 20, 2019
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Our Summer Annuals Cheat Sheet
Annuals are the eye candy of the summer garden. Here's a cheat sheet of a few of our favorite annuals and some ideas for how to use them!
May 22, 2019
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7 Vegetable Gardening Tips for Beginners
Starting a vegetable garden is extremely rewarding, and, with a few tips and tricks, it can even be manageable! We’ve compiled a list...
Apr 19, 2019
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Will My Plants Harm My Pets?
On a daily basis, loving pet parents ask us, “Is this plant toxic?” Please rest assured, your houseplant will not be the demise of...
Mar 23, 2019
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Autumn Outdoors + Décor in St. Louis
At Garden Heights Nursery, we love spending autumn outdoors. As the seasons change, so do our plant and container garden offerings. Here,...
Sep 8, 2018
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Watering Your Trees and Shrubs Through the Hot Summer Months
A lot of beautiful trees and shrubs went out of our doors this spring and summer, which means there are at least that many new woodies...
Jul 18, 2018
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5 Ways to Keep Mosquitoes Away!
Mosquitos seem to be the never ending battle we fight every year as the temperatures rise and humidity climbs. Store shelves are stocked...
Jul 2, 2018
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St. Louis Native Plant Garden Tour 2018
The 2018 St. Louis Native Plant Garden tour is just around the corner and Garden Heights Nursery is proud to be a supporter as well as...
May 31, 2018
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Schlafly Sampling Night at Garden Heights
Have you ever tasted beer at a plant nursery? In Spring-time? And...it's totally free?! *Hint: It's amazing*. Swing by Garden Heights...
Apr 30, 2018
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What's the Difference Between Perennial and Annual Plants?
Spring is officially here at Garden Heights Nursery! As plant and plant care experts, there are some questions that we commonly get from...
Apr 2, 2018
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Introducing the 2018 Plants of the Year!
Every year, we find out which plants earned the coveted top spots in their plant categories for 2018 by their respective plant...
Mar 21, 2018
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Clematis | A Popular Perennial Vine
Clematis (pronounced klem’uh-tis, accent on the first syllable) is the most popular and most often planted perennial vine. Clematis vines...
Mar 15, 2018
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Meet Ginger! The Garden Heights Kitty
Ginger strolled into the nursery in the spring of 2017. She hired herself on the spot. Ginger arrived with no resume and no previous...
Mar 3, 2018
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See What's New this Spring at Garden Heights!
Spring is quickly approaching in St. Louis, and we're busy getting stocked with fresh new outdoor living and home decor items to get you...
Feb 15, 2018
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Why You Need to Water Your Plants this Winter
Happy New Year! We at the Nursery wanted to pass along some vital information and tips concerning the extreme drought St. Louis has...
Jan 11, 2018
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Annual Holiday Open House
Please join us for our Annual Holiday Open House! Happening Saturday, December 2nd - Sunday, December 3rd. Vist Santa both days from 10am...
Nov 6, 2017
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Fall Outdoor Décor Ideas For Your Home
This fall, bring autumn's beautiful colors to our home with fabulous fall decorations from Garden Heights Nursery. We have everything you...
Oct 16, 2017
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Gardening to Attract Butterflies
Not only are butterflies one of the many of the pollinators, but they are delicate and beautiful to watch. Butterflies are attracted to...
Aug 10, 2017
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Gardening to Attract Hummingbirds
There is nothing quite as magical as seeing a hummingbird flitting around your garden. The Ruby Throated Hummingbird is the only...
Jan 17, 2017
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Gardening to Attract Songbirds
Songbirds are a great addition to the garden. Besides the fact they are interesting to watch and great to listen to, they play an...
Jan 17, 2017
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Gardening to Attract Beneficial Insects
Beneficial insects are the "good" insects that perform valuable tasks in the garden like pollinating, acting as natural predators, or...
Jan 17, 2017
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