Choosing Flowering Vines for your Landscape

Learn about native options for flowering vines, as well as why Green View is moving away from invasive options.

Debunking "Pest" Myths: Wasps, Possums, and Ants, oh my!

In this article, we hope to offer some perspective about some garden critters commonly referred to as pests by explaining how they benefit your yard, garden, and local ecosystem.

Houseplant Maintenance: Soil Mixing

This article in our Houseplant Maintenance series covers how to create soil mixtures that are fine-tuned for each plant in your collection!

All About Hydrangeas

Learn the differences between 4 subspecies of Hydrangeas, including bloom time, pruning tips, and placement in the garden for optimal growth and flowering!

First Signs of Spring

Spring is creeping in! Look for these tell-tale signs of the incoming springtime when out and about and get into the spirit of spring.

Increasing Humidity (plus tips to improve tap water!)

This article introduces easy ways to increase humidity for your indoor houseplants, as well as tips for making your tap water more plant-friendly!

Romance in Bloom: African Violets and Shrub Roses

Roses and African violets are two of the most classic romantic flowers. They've been around forever, but they're still popular today because they're easy to care for and they never go out of style.

Starting Seeds Indoors

This article features helpful information about starting seeds for this year's vegetable garden and flower beds indoors, plus special tips on ordering seeds from our preferred seed supplier right to your front door!

Houseplant Maintenance: When and Why to Re-pot Houseplants

This article in our Houseplant Maintenance series covers a few of the main reasons you may need to repot a houseplant, when the best time of year is to do so, and tips for success from Green View staff!

Christmas Tree disposal information for both Dunlap and Springfield

This article includes information on how and where to dispose of live Christmas trees after the holiday season.

Countertop Composting, plus tips to regrow veggies and herbs from scrap!

A quick beginner's guide to casual countertop composting, as well as some tips for re-growing some herbs and veggies from scrap!

Christmas Trees: Selection Advice and Preservation Tips

This article will include suggestions for selecting the tree that best suits your household's needs, while focusing particularly on Fraser Firs and how to preserve their lovely qualities throughout the holiday season.

Planting for Spring Interest

It's never too early to think spring. This post offers some suggestions for planting perennials, shrubs, and trees in the fall that will provide floral interest before anything else in the coming season!

5 Keys to Preparing your Garden for Winter

Although the garden is mostly done blooming for the year, there is still plenty to be done before winter arrives. 

What to do with Pumpkins after Halloween

Pumpkins are a big part of several fall traditions, but improper disposal causes big environmental impacts. This year, try one of these more eco-friendly options instead. 

Hydrangea Care

Most hydrangeas are deciduous shrubs (lose their leaves in the winter) and bloom in early summer to late fall. The long-lasting showy flowers are white, pink, lavender, blue, or green. Light conditions for hydrangeas vary. Check labels, or speak with an associate, for details on specific requirements.

Plant Watering and Care 101

Central Illinois receives enough rain for most plants in the spring. Our summers and falls are typically too dry for most plants. New plantings will not survive without regular water and established plants can use some supplemental water during the hot dry spells. Deep watering will encourage deep roots. A deep root system has access to more soil moisture and can survive longer without frequent watering. Allow the surface to dry between watering for most plants. Plants will need more frequent watering with low humidity, wind, high temperatures, and long periods without measurable rain.

Houseplant Care

Choose plants suitable to your environment and the level of care you are able to provide. Look for healthy and perky plants. If purchasing a flowering plant, pay attention to buds, which are the promise of the future.

Planting Basics

It is very important for your new plants to receive the best possible start in your garden. Follow the detailed planting, watering, and care guidelines to ensure that your new plant gets a healthy start!

Terrarium Guide

Terrariums are small, self-contained gardens. They are typically composed of miniature varieties of plants and create their own scene. It is not difficult to put them together, and each one is unique. There are a variety of containers one can use to make them - closed or open.

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