Ask Us: Favorite Houseplants
Ask us! Our talented Cross Creek Nursery staff shares their favorite houseplants and reasons why.
Gardening
5 Steps to Prepare your Garden for the Winter
The return of cold weather that marks the end of the growing season is often bittersweet. Try not to give up on your garden in the final weeks of fall; there’s still plenty of work to be done to prepare for the long winter ahead.
Focus Underground this Fall
Now that the growing season is winding down, it’s the best time for gardeners to consider the health of their garden below the soil. Fall is the best time for planting because of the perfect growing conditions underground; read on to learn how you can work below the surface of your garden this season for a big payoff in the spring.Â
Groundcover Plants to Elevate your Garden
The key to creating sustainable and cohesive gardens lies in the details. Groundcover plants not only add visual interest at the ground level of your garden, but they also offer effective sustainability benefits.
The Best Perennials for a Pollinator Garden
There’s nothing better than the sound of bees buzzing and the glimpse of butterfly wings around your garden. Not only do these creatures add liveliness to your yard, but they’re also critical members of our ecosystem that need our support. Cross Creek recognizes the importance of pollinators and seeks to educate our customers on the best plants to include in a pollinator garden; we’ve compiled a few of our favorites below.
Adding Native Plants to your Landscape
The trees and shrubs available at Cross Creek Nursery are native to dozens of different countries with different habitats and climates. Read on to learn about the range of native plants to choose from and how they can positively transform your outdoor space.Â
Preparing the Garden for Spring
Spring is almost here! Use these tips to help prepare your garden for warmer weather.
To Prune or Not to Prune
Gardeners everywhere are eager for the threat of frost to pass, excitedly dreaming about the spring and summer sunshine that makes their gardens come alive. Here his a breakdown to when to prune your plants.
Indoor Plants and Their Benefits.
Indoor plants may look like they’re just collecting dust or taking up space, but did you know that they are busy working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? They are working full time to clean the air in your home. Plants are Mother Nature’s air purifiers.