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Garden Design
The Power of Repetition in Planting Design
Discover how repetition can transform a planting from a collection of individual plants into a cohesive landscape. Learn how repeating plants, colors, textures, and forms creates rhythm, connection, and a more intentional design.
Garden Notes
5 Plants That Work Hard in Fall Landscapes
Discover five hardworking plants that bring color, texture, structure, and lasting interest to fall landscapes—and help keep outdoor spaces looking beautiful well beyond summer.
Garden Design
Turn Fall Planting Season Into Fall Sales
Fall can be a valuable sales season for garden centers when customers are encouraged to think beyond individual plants. Discover how project-focused displays, signage, staff conversations, and landscape inspiration can help turn fall planting into complete landscape projects—and increased fall sales.
Garden Design
Smarter Design for Every Project
Learn how gardenUP helps landscape designers streamline their design process, serve a wider range of projects, and provide thoughtful solutions for every customer.
Garden Design
Fall Starts Now: Get Ahead of the Planting Rush
Plan now for a smoother fall season.
Home Gardeners
Garden Visualization for Confident Planting Plans
Use a garden visualization, planting layout, and plant list to move from inspiration to a practical garden plan.
For Professionals
How Garden Centers Can Sell Complete Garden Plans
Help customers move beyond single plants with a clear garden direction, plant list, and useful local guidance.
For Professionals
A Garden Planning Tool for Landscape Professionals
Use a planning tool to clarify a customer's garden direction, size a bed, and start a stronger professional conversation.
Home Gardeners
How to Plan a Pollinator-Friendly Garden
Plan a pollinator garden with blooms across the season, site-appropriate plants, habitat, and fewer pesticide risks.
Home Gardeners
Fall Planting Guide for Trees and Shrubs
Learn when fall planting works for trees and shrubs, plus the watering, mulch, root, and weather checks that protect new plants.
Home Gardeners
Spotted Lanternfly: A Garden Guide for Homeowners
Learn how to identify spotted lanternfly, avoid spreading it, and find current state guidance before choosing a response.
Home Gardeners
Garden Color Design Ideas for Better Curb Appeal
Use color, bloom timing, foliage, and structure to create a garden that looks intentional from the curb and balanced up close.
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