Welcome back to Bountiful Gardens! We’re currently gearing up for Father’s Day, and we don’t know about you, but Father’s Day gifts really stress us out! Whenever that stress hits, we like to sit down and listen to the soothing sounds of our incredible fountains. …Hey there’s an idea! What about a fountain for Father’s Day? A water feature like the Acadia Wall fountain makes a solid option for a gift that Dad can appreciate for years and years to come. And they’re not just for show either! Fountains like the Tall Log Spill pose numerous benefits for the garden! Birds see moving water as a sign of cleanliness and freshness, so they’ll usually flock to it in the summertime, and nothing can be more inviting to them than the Tall Ring of Birds fountain. Fountains also provide a great source of water for bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects, and bubbler fountains like the Sunflower bubbler provide a landing place for them so they can take a sip in the summertime. The therapeutic benefits of fountains are well-documented! Studies have shown that seeing and listening to flowing water can lower stress levels and boost mood. And some of these water features, like the Crescent Two Spill are so unique that Dad can easily plan his garden bed around them with the fountain as the centerpiece. We carry so many different sizes and styles, whether you want something more naturalistic like the Waterfall Log fountain… The larger Fallen Logs fountain, which would look amazing in the back of a shade garden… Or the smaller Spilling Logs fountain for a more gentle, tranquil sound. If Dad’s an amphibian fan, we’ve got the Trio of Frogs Oval for him! We have more modern and contemporary centerpiece fountains, like the Matrix… Or the Slate Trio, perfect as a large centerpiece. You can opt for the Rustic Urn if you need a taller centerpiece fountain, Or the Vesuvio for a bubbling statement piece with a view. Then there’s the Sedona fountain, which has a much more pronounced spill, perfect for masking background noise. One of our staff favorites has to be the Kayak fountain, with its wide spillways and beautiful, elegant presence. We also have a full collection of fountains, bubblers, birdbaths, statues and more here at Bountiful Gardens Hillsborough! If you’re really trying to screen out background noise, you can go with the Copperhead fountain, with its tall, wide spillway. Or the Butterfly Wall fountain, whose presence in any space makes a powerful, yet peaceful statement. If you’re keeping it classic, the Three Tier Harvest fountain is the perfect choice. And amphibian fans have a place here in Hillsborough too, with both our one AND two-tier Leaf fountains featuring these adorable frog figures that double as spouts. Invite our feathered friends to the garden with the Birds of a Feather and Dove of Love fountains, or our two and three-tier Tranquility Spill Fountains! For a simple, elegant, single spillway, you can’t go wrong with the Springtime Garden and Hummingbird Single Spout Fountains, which offer just the right amount of natural, flowing sound. And if you’re limited on space, we also carry fountainettes like the Sphere and the Tropics Pineapple. To extend the enjoyment into the night, most of our fountains even come with LED lights and color filters! And setting up your fountain is a breeze–just fill it with water and plug it in! Still feeling daunted? Take all that pressure off and have us deliver and install your new water feature for you! So what are you waiting for? Come pick out your perfect fountain today! Come down to any of our three locations--Ewing, Lawrenceville or Hillsborough--and start Planting More today! Our Website: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/ Our Rewards Program: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/rewards Get Your Landscape Design Project Started!: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/landscape-project-inquiry We hope to see you soon!

Welcome back to Bountiful Gardens! Now that we’re cruising into June, it’s time to celebrate Pollinator Month by planting for all those crucial critters that keep our world buzzing! But what’s the secret to the perfect pollinator garden? One word: layers! A few scattered perennials may offer a quick snack, but a well-layered native garden provides pollinators with both the food AND the habitat they need to thrive for generations to come. For our first layer, we’re starting at the top, or in this case, the canopy. Native trees like Flowering Dogwood, Redbud, Buckeyes, and Black Cherry offer pollinators essential early-Spring sustenance and a shady retreat from the Summer heat. For us, they serve as visual anchors in the landscape, guiding the rest of your plantings. Moving down a bit, now we’re in our second layer, the understory. This is where you’ll find shrubs like Itea, Clethra, Ninebark and Viburnum, which start blooming in late Spring and Summer after the canopy leaves unfurl. Our native shrubs are absolutely relied upon by bees and butterflies each year, and they even serve as host plants for a vast array of native caterpillar species. The third layer is where the real magic happens–we’re talking perennials! New Jersey is home to an endless array of native perennials both you AND pollinators can count on year after year from Spring through Fall. By planting with bloom times in mind, you can orchestrate your own seasonal symphony and watch the bees, butterflies and hummingbirds dance across your Summer swaths of Echinacea, Black Eyed Susan and Beebalm. Finally, we’re down to our fourth layer, annual plants! While you’re waiting for your favorite perennials to bloom, you can add instant nectar sources to any gaps in the garden with hummingbird magnets like Salvia, Cuphea and Lantana. Annuals provide the perfect finishing touch to the landscape, and keep pollinators coming back through the first frost. And you’re not going to find a better selection anywhere but here at Bountiful Gardens. So there you have it–if you want to plant for pollinators, plant in layers, and whenever possible, plant native! If you’re feeling daunted, we’ll do the work for you! Just fill out a landscape inquiry form on our website to get your project started today. Come down to any of our three locations--Ewing, Lawrenceville or Hillsborough--and start Planting More today! Our Website: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/ Our Rewards Program: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/rewards Get Your Landscape Design Project Started!: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/landscape-project-inquiry We hope to see you soon!

Welcome back to Bountiful Gardens! We’re back in Ewing with Ike this week, celebrating the peak of our rose season! We had a full weekend of rain, and now that it’s sunny, these shrubs are bursting with blooms. All Summer long, we carry a robust collection of Knockouts, Proven Winners, TrueBlooms and of course, our signature collection of David Austin roses. But we’re not the only ones who enjoy these gorgeous blooms! Here in New Jersey, we famously have TONS of deer, and sometimes they like to nibble at these precious petals. But what if we told you that you could build a showy forcefield around them to help protect from any stray grazing? Let’s check out some fragrant perennials that are in peak bloom right now and can help protect your precious shrubs! Catmint - 0:52 One of the first perennials we think of when it comes to creating a perennial deer barrier is going to be Catmint. These are incredible hardy perennials that have a light fragrance to them. If you plant them in groups around your rose bushes, it’ll tell the deer to stay away. Agastache - 1:05 For much the same fragrant reason, Agastache, or Hummingbird Mint is going to be a great option for deterring deer—they smell like sweet mint! These flowers are also edible to us—try popping them into your dishes for a sweet, minty-stevia flavor. Meadow Sage - 1:23 Another plant commonly prized by gardeners as an aromatic shield is going to be Meadow Sage, or Salvia. Like the name suggests, these are related to true Sage, giving them that sweet aroma that will keep things like rabbits and deer away from your more precious plants. Bellflower - 1:38 Some plants rely more on sheer toughness rather than fragrance to deter deer, and one of those plants is going be Campanula, or Bellflower. These showy blooms work really well when planted in a mass, and act as a sort of flowering ground cover. Scotch Broom - 1:51 Some deer-resistant perennials are tough as a broom, like Scotch Broom! These indestructible perennials are avoided by deer, making them perfect for protecting your roses. They come in reds, yellows, pinks, oranges and whites! Foxglove - 2:03 If you want a species that grows taller when planted up against a taller shrub or a climbing rose, you can check out Foxglove, or Digitalis. These work really well in full sun areas, they come in all different colors, they can handle light droughts, and their blooms last from late Spring into early Summer. Mock Orange - 2:21 For a sweetly-scented shrub that works in perfect harmony with your roses, you can take a look at Mock Oranges. These have delicate clusters of white flowers that have a scent similar to citrus flower crossed with jasmine. Once established, they’re fairly deer-resistant and provide a nice contrast to the reds and pinks of rose bushes. Sweetspire - 2:39 For a shrub that has the benefit of being both tough as nails and lightly fragrant, look at Virginia Sweetspire, or Itea. Our favorite is the ‘Little Henry’ variety—a compact shrub that will work really well when planted amongst your roses, as it will help deter deer AND in the Fall, it’ll turn a beautiful red color! Here in New Jersey, it can be pretty tough to keep deer from eating whatever they want, but by planting strong garden beds of perennials that they definitely won’t want to touch, you’ll have a much better chance of protecting your more delicate shrubs, like your precious David Austin’s. Come down to any of our three locations--Ewing, Lawrenceville or Hillsborough--and start Planting More today! Our Website: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/ Our Rewards Program: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/rewards For Landscape Design Inquiries: Email landscaping@bountifulgardens.com We hope to see you soon!

Welcome back to Bountiful Gardens! The heat is on, and Summer’s coming up fast! There’s no time to waste, so let’s get back on the road and see what’s blooming for Memorial Day weekend. Roses - 0:21 One of the surest signs of Summer has to be the opening of the Roses, and sure enough, they’ve just started to bloom! These legendary sun-loving garden classics need no introduction and come in an ever-expanding array of colors and growth habits. We’ll definitely be keeping an eye on these beauties throughout the season, so stay tuned! False Indigo - 0:41 This week we’re seeing our native Baptesia come into bloom. This sun-loving perennial is a member of the pea family, thriving in poor soils while actively improving them, and it’s even highly drought and deer resistant. Historically, Native Americans have used the pigments from Baptesia flowers as a substitute for Indigo, giving the plant the common name “False Indigo”. Its roots are also highly medicinal, frequently being used alongside Echinacea to boost immunity and treat respiratory infections, sores and more. Ragged Robin - 1:10 Looking to add vibrant wet meadow vibes to that sunny, boggy spot in the garden? Ragged Robin has you covered with its perky pink, deer-resistant blooms that reach up to 3 feet in height, standing out in the late Spring landscape. Bluestar - 1:24 While there are plenty of “stars” in the late Spring garden, few stand out like Bluestar, or Amsonia. Once established, this long-lived native perennial is able to thrive in both wet and droughty conditions in full sun and part shade. After these blue flowers fall in Summer, the plant provides flowing foliage in the garden before putting on their final show of the year—a brilliant display of red, yellow and orange Fall color. Thanks to their latex sap, they’re also near-impervious to deer, and that same sap has been used by Native Americans to help keep wounds sealed. Columbine - 1:58 For some of the most stunning, hummingbird-beloved blooms of the season, make sure to add Columbine to your garden palette. This native perennial does best in rich, well draining soils in partial shade, though it can tolerate full sun when given enough moisture. Red Columbine is our locally-native species, though you can also find Blue Columbine and some fancy cultivars in the landscape. Weigela - 2:35 If you want to call hummingbirds in from far and wide, you’ll want Weigela in the landscape. These hardy, deer-resistant deciduous shrubs feature the vibrant, tubular flowers that hummingbirds hunt for, and can reach up to ten feet tall and wide in time, depending on the variety. Weigela comes in multiple flower and foliage colors, and prefers full sun and rich, moist, well-draining soil. Its blooms are often used to symbolize deep, everlasting love, so if you’re trying to make a statement to someone, here’s your chance! Bloomerang Lilac - 3:06 Want the unmistakably sweet scent of Lilacs all the way through Fall? Plant a Bloomerang! By flowering on both new AND old growth, these incredible Lilac cultivars defy the laws of traditional “Old Fashioned” varieties, which only bloom for about two weeks in early Spring. You’ll want to plant in full sun, and make sure to give your Bloomerang a deep soak during Summer dry spells so it can keep on blooming through the first frost. Sweetshrub - 3:30 With some of the most unique flowers in the native landscape, Calycanthus is a showstopper. Thriving in full sun to part shade in moist, rich, well-draining soils, this shrub is a living relic from a time before bees existed, with its blossoms still primarily being pollinated by sap beetles. Its fragrant flowers, leaves and bark have been used in Appalachian history as both a perfume and as a cinnamon substitute for thousands of years, leading to one of its common names, “Carolina Allspice”. Rhododendrons & Azaleas - 4:01 Closing out this week’s field trip, we have a classic garden combo: Rhododendrons and Azaleas. Azaleas started blooming all the way back in April, and now that they’re starting to pass their peak, Rhododendrons are opening up to steal the show. Both shrubs require partial shade and do best in moist, acidic well-draining soil, and it’s best to plant them “up” a bit to keep their shallow roots out of any standing water. Rhododendrons are typically evergreen, while most Azaleas are deciduous, but as is common in nature, there are always exceptions. No matter what you choose, you’ll enjoy gorgeous blooms while butterflies and bumblebees sip on nectar. Come down to any of our three locations--Ewing, Lawrenceville or Hillsborough--and start Planting More today! Our Website: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/ Our Rewards Program: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/rewards For Landscape Design Inquiries: Email landscaping@bountifulgardens.com We hope to see you soon!

Welcome back to Bountiful Gardens! Can you believe it’s already the middle of May? Gardens all across the state are bursting with mid-Spring flowers, and you DON’T want to miss them, so let’s head back out into the field to take in all the beauty. Iris - 0:20 Glistening in sunny perennial gardens right now, you’ll find a stunning array of Irises. Because they’re so quick to hybridize with other Iris species, the diversity of colors and patterns you can encounter is insane. Unlike most flowering plants, Irises can actually photosynthesize with both sides of their tropical-looking leaves, giving them the energy they need to produce their huge, colorful flowers at a time when there’s SO much competition for pollinators in the garden. These bumblebee-loved perennials thrive in rich, well-drained soil and will form a colony over time. Ornamental Allium - 0:54 Often found alongside Irises is the Ornamental Allium. While it’s a member of the onion family, these bulbs aren’t for eatin’—they’re a floral firework display! Bees and butterflies flock to their globe-shaped blooms, and when bruised, their leaves give off an onion-y scent, which deer and rabbits can’t stand. These perennials are happiest in full sun in well-draining sandy or loamy soils. Historically, Alliums are one of the oldest cultivated plants on Earth, even appearing in ancient Egyptian art and inscriptions. Ornamental Alliums may not have gained popularity until the 1800’s, but when you plant them, you’re connecting to the legacy of horticulture itself. Peony - 1:37 If you’re a fan of floral fragrance, you’ll be floored by Peonies, and they’re just starting to open up! These sweet-smelling perennial powerhouses do best in full sun to part shade in rich, well draining soil. Their flowers are rich in pollen and nectar, making them a favorite for honeybees, bumblebees and beneficial ants. If you want to scent your whole house, just snip a few flowers and bring them inside! English Bluebells - 2:00 For delicate blue, pink and white flowers you and your pollinators can rely on Spring after Spring, you can plant English Bluebells. As you might have guessed from its appearance, this perennial is a member of the Hyacinth family, lending it high deer and rabbit resistance. In folklore, these flowers are commonly associated with dark fairy magic in their native Western Europe. It works best planted in swaths in partly shaded areas of the garden, like under Azaleas along a path, and prefers average to moist well-draining soils. Summer Snowflake - 2:32 Another plant that thrives in these conditions is Summer Snowflake, with its dainty, white drooping flowers. Thanks to being another member of the Onion family, these perennial bulbs enjoy excellent deer and rabbit resistance. Golden Alexander - 2:45 Glowing in a great variety of conditions is our native Golden Alexander. This perennial wildflower serves as a host plant for both Black and Ozark Swallowtail butterflies, and it’s incredibly adaptable. Epimedium - 3:09 Dry, shady spots are notoriously hard to plant, but they pose no obstacle for Epimedium! This is one of the toughest evergreen ground cover perennials you can plant, even boasting incredible deer resistance. It’s also known as Bishop’s Cap thanks to its whimsical, wacky flowers that often resemble the headwear of clergymen. Brunnera - 3:38 One of the most classic perennials for a shady spot has to be Brunnera, and it’s been sending out its bright blue blooms for a few weeks now. More often, it goes by the moniker of Siberian Bugloss, thanks to the shape of its lush, often highly decorated leaves. This plant thrives in rich, moist, well-draining soil and enjoys solid deer and rabbit resistance. Red Buckeye - 4:07 Looking for a focal point in the landscape? Check out Red Buckeye. This native deciduous tree is able to adapt to both full shade and full sun, as long as it’s planted in moist, well-draining soil. Hummingbirds and bees absolutely flock to these flowers, and once they go to seed, they’re a delicacy for squirrels, though sadly they’re not edible for us humans. However, in American folklore, carrying a Red Buckeye seed in your pocket will at least give you some good luck! Fringe Tree - 4:35 Last up, we have a native member of the Olive family, the Fringe Tree! This mid-story stand-out features fragrant, strap-like flowers that develop into berries that our native birds depend on. If you want more flowers, plant it in full sun. For lusher foliage, plant in part-shade. Either way, your Fringe Tree will want average to moist, well-draining soil. Come down to any of our three locations--Ewing, Lawrenceville or Hillsborough--and start Planting More today! Our Website: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/ Our Rewards Program: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/rewards For Landscape Design Inquiries: Email landscaping@bountifulgardens.com We hope to see you soon!

Welcome back to Bountiful Gardens! Ike and the team have their hands FULL right now, helping customers at our four locations bring their garden dreams to life, so this week, we’re heading out into the field to see what’s blooming here in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. Foamflower (0:29) In the dappled shade of our Eastern forests, you’ll find our native Foamflower sending up its delicate spires of white flowers. This deer-resistant perennial is related to Heuchera, and thrives in part to full shade and moist, rich well draining soils. Foamflower tends to bloom from April through June, whereas Heuchera blooms from June through August, making them excellent companion plants for multi-season interest along borders and woodland garden paths. Mayapple (0:56) Forming an ephemeral carpet over rich, moist areas of the forest floor is another native perennial, the Mayapple. These prehistoric-looking leaves hide the plant’s best-kept secret: a single white flower that develops into a fruit relied on by our Eastern Box Turtles. In fact, it’s believed that box turtles are the number one distributor of Mayapple seeds. When ripe, the fruit is edible to us too, but the rest of the plant is highly toxic, so let’s just leave it for the turtles. Ferns (1:23) If you’re looking to add lush, jungle-like vibes to your shade garden, it doesn’t get better than a fern, and a full spectrum of species are currently unfurling in gardens and forests all over the Northeast. Woodland Phlox (1:35) We’ve covered Creeping Phlox, but take a look at its native forest-dwelling cousin, Woodland Phlox! This perennial wildflower thrives in part shade and rich, moist well-draining soil and reaches around 18 inches in height, letting it stand out in a mid-spring flower bed. Its pastel five-petaled, lightly fragrant flowers are beloved by bees, butterflies and moths, and are a fantastic addition to a Cottage Garden. Wild Geranium (2:00) Blooming right alongside Woodland Phlox is another native perennial wildflower, the Wild Geranium. These deer and rabbit-resistant plants form dense colonies that acts as blooming groundcover in both sunny and shady settings. The flowers are beloved by bees, and its seed capsules are feasted upon by birds. Medicinally, Native Americans have used Wild Geranium to treat a variety of mouth ailments and digestive issues. Shooting Star (2:26) For unique, downward-facing blooms in part shade to full sun, you can opt for our native Shooting Star, which is actually a member of the Primrose family and thrives in rocky, sandy well-draining soils. Candelabra Primrose (2:39) And speaking of Primrose, if you’d like to bring a burst of Spring color to that soggy spot in your garden, you can plant Candelabra Primrose! These water-loving perennial pollinator magnets need consistently moist soil, making them perfect for streambanks and rain gardens. Bleeding Hearts (2:54) May is primetime for Bleeding Hearts. These cottage garden classics love rich, moist soils and do best with morning sun and afternoon shade. They attract a wide variety of pollinators like bees, butterflies and even hummingbirds! Golden Groundsel (3:10) If you’re looking for a plant that will form a swath of glowing yellow blooms, look no further than Golden Groundsel. This native wildflower is known for quickly forming a dense colony that suppresses weeds in the garden, reducing the need for mulch. It does best in full sun to part shade in medium to wet soils, and stands out like a beacon for bees and butterflies. Dwarf Crested Iris (3:31) Finally, bring miniature magic to your landscape with our native Dwarf Crested Iris! This is a great choice for those tough-to-plant dry, shady spots, and will form a rhizomatous colony over time whose foliage will act as a low ground cover. These mini Irises are frequently visited by bees and hummingbirds. Come down to any of our three locations--Ewing, Lawrenceville or Hillsborough--and start Planting More today! Our Website: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/ Our Rewards Program: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/rewards For Landscape Design Inquiries: Email landscaping@bountifulgardens.com We hope to see you soon!

It’s hard to believe, but we’re already at the beginning of May! You know what that means: even more amazing plants have hit the tables at Bountiful Gardens! Let’s take a look at some of the best annuals and perennials you can get in the ground now for a full Summer of glorious blooms! Up first, we’ve got Nicotiana, with its delicate clusters of star-shaped flowers. These plants are absolute hummingbird magnets, especially if you go for the red and pink varieties. If you opt for white, you’ll still be attracting tons of butterflies, so there’s no losing with Flowering Tobacco. If you really want to draw tons of butterflies to your annual planters, look no further than Ageratum. These funky little clusters of blue, white or pink pom-pom shaped flowers are absolutely adored by butterflies and other pollinators. Up next is the sun-loving Jamesbrittenia, which is native to South Africa and can tolerate harsh Summer heat, making them perfect for planters in sun-scorched locations. If you’re looking for a great spiller for your container gardens, you can’t go wrong with Creeping Jenny. These chartreuse beauties will trail over your planters, expanding and enhancing your arrangements. For an eye-catching centerpiece for your planter, we’ve got Ptilotus. This is an Australian flower with attractive fuzzy pink blooms that will get pinker over the Summer before fading to a bright white, providing Fall interest. For tall plumes of showy tropical blooms, look no further than Alstroemeria or Peruvian Lily. These work best when planted in a container garden as a centerpiece, or you can plant them in the ground for a seasonal cut flower. With all the sunny days of Spring ahead, our tables are now a kaleidoscope of color, with new batches of never-before-seen annuals arriving each week! If you’re looking to add color to your porch or patio but you’re struggling with indecision, we’ve done the hard work for you. We’re carrying tons of new annual hanging baskets in so many different color and texture options. We’ve got options for sun, like our popular Geranium baskets, and options for shadier porches like Fuchsia, Begonia and Impatiens. Now it’s time for some perennials, starting with Ornamental Mullein. This plant is fantastic for cut flower gardens, and looks especially beautiful next to Irises and Catmint. For more of a mounding sweep of color, we have our Potentilla bushes. These are super drought resistant and cold-hardy, so they’re a great low-maintenance option for your yard. Blue Eyed Grass is a phenomenal flowering perennial whose blue blooms burst open under sunlight and close up at night. It’s actually not a grass at all—in fact it’s much more closely related to Irises. They’re best planted in groups so you can fully appreciate their beauty. Here at Bountiful Gardens, we’re frequently asked “what’s that amazing smell?!” This week, it’s Alabama Crimson Honeysuckle. This is a native cultivar, and as soon as a breeze hits its flowers, your whole yard will be filled with fragrance. Normally when you think of a ground cover, you picture something low-growing, but our Robin’s Plantain breaks that mold. These perennials grow to about 12-16 inches tall and then rocket up their daisy-like flowers in mid-Spring. They also have the added benefit of being a host plant to all sorts of moths and butterflies. Snow in Summer? It’s more likely than you think! This frost-colored, low-growing perennial spreads quickly, making it perfect for filling tough spots in your beds. Plus, they send up cute, delicate little white blooms in mid-Spring. If you’re looking for ground cover in a rock garden setting or trying to fill in gaps around a sunny patio, Sedum is a great option, and this year we have more varieties to choose from than ever before! You have to See-dum to believe-dum. We’ve been transfixed this week by our Indigo Flair Mahonia. This is an evergreen that works really well in a shaded area, and it has really delicate lacey leaves. As a bonus, it blooms in the Fall with dainty yellow blossoms. We’re overflowing with perennial Lavender this week, with over 6 different varieties to choose from. They’re not blooming just yet, so this is a great time to get them in the ground so you can enjoy a Summer full of natural perfume! And because our phone has been ringing off the hook lately, YES! We have tomatoes!! We have over 25 different varieties to pick from, including incredibly popular choices like Sungold and Black Cherry. We’ve also got our first batch of cucumbers, Summer squash, melons and more! Come down to any of our three locations--Ewing, Lawrenceville or Hillsborough--and start Planting More today! Our Website: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/ Our Rewards Program: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/rewards For Landscape Design Inquiries: Email landscaping@bountifulgardens.com We hope to see you soon!

The weather is warming up, and Bountiful Gardens is bursting with the most gorgeous blooms of the season. It’s time to set the stage for Summer, and we’ve got everything you need and more. Let’s dive into the best blooms of the week, starting with Geraniums! Geraniums have hairy leaves, making them unattractive to deer, so if you want a deer-resistant annual in your yard, look no further. This year, we’ve got more incredible varieties than ever before. We have the eye-catching Brocade Geranium, which is grown for its colorful, whimsical foliage. We’ve got ‘Willhelm Langguth’, ‘Vancouver Centennial’, and Ike’s favorite, ‘Mrs. Pollock’. Of course, we also have our huge selection of classic Zonal Geraniums in every hue you can imagine. Another classic deer-resistant bloom is Vinca. These work best when planted in groups to cover a large area of a planting bed, and they flower continuously throughout the Summer. This next flower is bananas: it’s Monkey Flower (Mimulus)! They come in some crazy colors with some really interesting patterns, and they’ll thrive in a sunny annual bed with good drainage. Another deer-resistant fan favorite is the Zinnia. These blooms are going to last all the way through October, so if you want full saturation in the garden all Summer long, get them in the ground now! Up next is Argyranthemum, or Marguerite Daisy. This is another annual that will keep blooming all Summer long, and they come in a variety of colors and textures. Perfect for the cottage garden! We also have some amazing Dahlias in stock right now, like ‘Starsister Scarlet & Yellow’, with its jaw-dropping firework-like blooms that’ll keep popping all Summer. If mom has been asking for a new bag, we’ve just gotten in our customer favorite Calceolaria, otherwise known as the Pocketbook Plant or Slipperwort. These plants have pillowy, pouch-shaped flowers that are sure to grab attention. If you have more of a shaded garden, our flowering Begonias have just arrived! These classics are beloved for their lush, dark foliage and dazzling blooms that come in a wide array of shapes and colors. For a more foliage-focused annual bed, we can’t recommend Coleus highly enough! We have a vast variety of incredibly colorful Coleus in any shade or shape you can imagine. Another fantastic foliage plant is the Polka Dot Plant, or Hypoestes. They grow best in a shaded area, and they can bush out as they grow, making them a fantastic “filler” plant. For a slice of the tropics in your own backyard, you can plant Colocasia, also known as Elephant’s Ear. If you start planting them now, their leaves can be absolutely massive by the end of the Summer! We’ve covered plenty of perennials for their attractive foliage, but it’s always better when you get a bloom, and that’s where Heuchera comes in with its brilliant leaf coloration and graceful spikes of puffy flowers. Our huge assortment of deer-resistant Dianthus is finally starting to bloom, allowing us to appreciate their Carnation-like flowers. They come in almost any color you can imagine, and they’re perfect for bud vases and arrangements. Another great deer-resistant perennial for cut flower arrangements is Avens, or Geum. Their delicate blooms dance above lush, green foliage, and they flower through the entire Summer. If you want a shade of blue that looks almost unreal, you should check out our Lithodora. It’s a sun-loving creeping ground cover that’s naturally deer-resistant and makes a perfect companion plant for Moss Phlox, Sedum and more. The next deer-resistant perennial is named just as cutely as it looks: Bergenia, or Pigsqueak. This is a really hardy perennial that works best as a ground cover in part shade, and it’s named because the leathery leaves produce a squeaky sound when you rub them between your fingers. One of Ike’s favorite deer-resistant perennials is the Iris, with its overwhelming and lightly fragrant blooms. They work beautifully in cut flower arrangements, and grow best in full sun. This is also the time of year when Azaleas explode with color! We have a full spectrum of colors for you to choose from—they’re sure to be a variety you’ll love. Our Aronia is blooming! Also known as Chokeberry, this native shrub produces berries that are crucial for our migrating birds! Finally, ornamental trees like Flowering Dogwoods and Redbuds are blooming up a storm right now. We even have some near-neon varieties like ‘Hearts A Fire’ and ‘Rising Sun’ that are leafing out alongside their flowers. Believe it or not, there’s even more to come! Stay tuned! Come down to any of our three locations--Ewing, Lawrenceville or Hillsborough--and start Planting More today! Our Website: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/ Our Rewards Program: https://www.bountifulgardens.com/rewards For Landscape Design Inquiries: Email landscaping@bountifulgardens.com We hope to see you soon!