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During the cooler months of Fall there is a group of plants that prefer to be planted now instead of in spring or especially in summer. Planting most evergreens during fall will increase your long term success rate when growing these drought tolerant beauties. Mountain Laurel, Camellia, Rhododendron, Azalea, and Gardenia all prefer less water and cooler soil their first year after planting. They will grow roots all winter without much effort and little need for additional watering. All shrubs and trees love fall planting but these five groups really love fall. Today we are highlighting our Mountain Laurel offerings. This...

As the fall season approaches, there’s no better time to plant one of the most beautiful and resilient additions to any garden—Camellias. With cooler temperatures and ideal growing conditions, your Camellia plants will establish strong roots, preparing them to bloom with vibrant color when you need it most. Why Plant Camellias in Fall? Strong Root Development: Fall’s mild temperatures and abundant moisture help Camellias develop robust roots, ensuring a healthy and long-lasting plant. Early Blooms: Planting now gives your Camellias plenty of time to settle in before bursting into stunning blooms in late winter or early spring. Reduced Stress: The...

We are thrilled to announce that our 2024 Fall Blooming Camellia collection, featuring stunning white flowering varieties, is ready to ship! These gorgeous camellias are perfect for adding elegant, timeless beauty to your garden this fall. Last year, several of these varieties sold out quickly, so now is the perfect time to reserve your favorites! Here are some of the stunning white-flowering camellias we have available: Autumn Moon Camellia Snow Flurry Camellia Large Leaf Tea Camellia October Magic® White Shi-Shi™ Camellia Mine-No-Yuki Camellia Elaine Lee Camellia October Magic® Ivory™ Camellia Winters Snowman Camellia If you're planning to enhance your fall...

Its still summertime but some areas of the country need to be planting soon and especially in September. If you live in planting zones 4 5 or 6, please plant your fall plantings as soon as possible and defiantly by the end of September. Once the cold weather hits in these areas, plants stop growing roots, your new plantings need as much time as possible to grow enough roots to survive the first winter.

If your lucky enough to live in a place where it rarely snows, gets very cold, or it never fells all that cold, you probably live in USDA planting zone 8 or 9. Much of the southern part of the country as well as the extreme west coast are all zone 8 or 9. Places like Phoenix, San Francisco, Houston, Orlando, Atlanta, and Portland, Oregon enjoy mild winters where planting shrubs and trees can happen most of the year.