Container gardening with shrubs and perennials is not a new phenomenon. Many of the popular blogs and social media personalities have been planting with shrubs and perennials in their containers for a long time, however, they don’t always discuss the “do’s” and “don’ts” of container gardening with these plants. Just like when planting annuals in […]
A trip to the garden center in the spring can cause an overload of color stimulus! One of the overlooked areas of gardening is summer bulbs! Summer bulbs can produce steady blooming throughout the summer season and add interesting texture and height. Some of our favorite summer bulbs are also some of the most widely […]
If you are an avid green thumb, or just an occasional gardener, it is always the right season to add houseplants to your home. We have been adding more varieties of houseplants to our selection and are mesmerized by the leaf color and texture that can be introduced to the indoor landscape. Check out some […]
We often talk about our favorite perennials when helping customers select plants, but our customers don’t get to see them in our own yards. This month we went straight to our experts’ yards and are giving you a peak of how these plants grow in our yards and why we suggest them to our customers […]
Each year we see a big push toward one or two trending plants. We order our inventory in the fall so we usually get a heads up on what is to come far before our customers are thinking about the next gardening season. Perks of the job, you could say! This year, one of the […]
Each year the Perennial Plant Association chooses a favorite perennial that is low maintenance, reliable and relatively disease and insect free. This winning perennial tends to have been around for several years, tried and true, and may or may not be a popular variety at the time. It is usually a perennial that is hardy […]
If you’re like most gardeners, you stick to the staple annuals of geraniums, petunias, marigolds, impatiens, and you might splash in a few bacopa, sweet potato vines and spikes for an added flair to your containers. While these are all great plants for reliable annual growing, there are a few plants we would urge you […]
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Houseplants are all the craze lately and it is about time! They’re a great way to bring nature inside during the colder months and then if desired take them outside. While we carry houseplants (we tend to call them tropicals) mainly in the spring and summer we still love to incorporate houseplants in our own […]
In a world where succulents are all the rage, growers are experimenting with new and exciting varieties to introduce to the market. When looking for different succulents to bring to our customers, we were excited to find a succulent that would definitely make a statement. The Mangave is a cross between an Agave and a […]
While most homeowners strive to have attractive landscapes all year long, that isn’t easily achieved during a South Dakota winter. However, there’s a few plants that provide color and interest, even during the cold season. Over the last year or so we have seen increased interest in evergreens. The texture of the needles, rich hues […]
It’s late fall and many plants are preparing to sleep this winter. If you’re wondering what you can continue to care for, the following several varieties will thrive in your home and soothe your green thumb. We will soon be receiving one of our favorite Christmas flowers, Amaryllis bulbs. These tall stalks with huge flowers […]
As we walk through the nursery, this is a time when many plants have either finished flowering or are not quite ready to bloom yet. However, there are a few gems that are just starting to show Mother Nature’s hand in beauty. When we suggest plants to our customers, we always help them pick plants […]
If you’re new to planting flowers, have plant disease questions, best practice questions or any others, please do not hesitate to ask. We love helping all of you and look forward to serving you for years to come!
Our spring season is in full throttle and we are seeing exciting trends in customer shopping.
It is a new season and with that, new items at Parkview Nursery! We order our nursery stock for the coming year from August- November. During that time we strive to supply you our customer with new plants that will grow and thrive for you in our climate. Now that it is time for you […]
Perennials are an excellent choice for color that does not have to be planted year after year. Learn what considerations to make when selecting plants for your garden.
Planting your own seeds can be a very rewarding process of gardening. ...
