Native Planting is Smart Planting

Native plants are growing in popularity for numerous reasons. The benefits they provide to local ecosystems are crucial for sustainable landscapes. Plants like Berlandiera lyrata 'Chocolate Flower', which provides colorful yellow blooms for eye appeal, attract butterflies and are important for other beneficial insects' sustenance. The benefits keep on coming when noticing the ease of maintenance. Native plants are naturally adjusted to the climate and soil conditions of a particular region so the stress of maintenance is basically removed. With less need to fertilize and apply controls, they foster a more organic way of gardening which is healthier for all of us. So when thinking of where to direct your garden in the future, consider native and, as always, please contact us for any questions!

Berlandiera lyrata 'Chocolate Flower'

Plumbing a Lifeline for Plants

Oy vey! What a day here at Gateway. We found a leak and are now installing new plumbing so our plant friends (who will be here shortly..hooray!) are ensured a hospitable place to stay. Technical tractor skills are a must when maneuvering in the tight spaces around here and Steve was the man for the job. John was in the 3.5 foot hole digging by hand what the tractor couldn't get to so he is a little sore right now. We do this kind of work ourselves and take pride in the range of abilities our staff has. 

Don't fret, opening day is Saturday, March 2nd and we are smooooth sailing!

Positive Presidential Perspective

"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses."

~Abraham Lincoln

Planting Seeds for the Future

"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant."

-Robert Louis Stevenson

Old Bob got it right here. We are planting our seeds everyday here at Gateway to ensure a future healthier environment. When we read this quote, we think native. Plant native and the benefits will be obvious to you whether it's the fostering of wildlife, preventing invasive species, requiring low maintenance, or the simple beauty that is shared with these fantastically beneficial plants!

What are your comments or questions regarding native plants?

MARCHing Forward

Brrrrrr!! Pot Man says he is cold and sick of this winter weather. 

And so are we! We can't wait to fill these empty tables in a couple weeks. 

BRING IT ON!

Hungry for Fertilizer

We had some early interest in our Dr. Earth Organic Fertilizer this year! How do you deal with these little critters who have a serious case of the munchies??

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No worries though, the shelves will be fully stocked  up for all of your fertilizing needs!

Welcome to Gateway's Blog

Welcome to Gateway Garden Center's blog! We have established this blog to open up conversations about what is going on at Gateway and what is new in the rest of the gardening world. We will be posting comments and posing questions for all of you Gateway followers and we want to invite you to do the same! This is an opportunity to get your gardening questions answered and your horticultural opinions heard. Pictures, commentary, links, etc. will be posted frequently starting this season so keep visiting us in the store and online to stay up to date on your gardening needs and desires.