Mother's Day Gift Guide

Redwood Garden Center is thrilled to offer a specially curated selection of garden gifts that promise to delight any mom, whether she’s a seasoned gardener or just beginning to explore her green thumb. From exquisite plants to charming garden decor, here’s your complete guide to the ideal Mother’s Day gift.

Staff Picks: Ground Phlox

Every plant tells a story—and these are the ones our team can’t stop talking about. Curated by garden professionals who live and breathe green, our Staff Picks spotlight standout varieties chosen for their beauty, performance, and purpose.

May Garden To-Do List

As the days grow longer and the temperatures climb, May is the month when gardens begin to burst with life. It’s the ideal time to roll up your sleeves and prep your outdoor space for a spectacular summer. Whether you’re tending to perennial borders, veggie beds, or container gardens, May’s to-do list ensures healthy growth and abundant blooms.

Create a Butterfly Garden - Grow Native!

Creating a pollinator garden is a beautiful way to support local wildlife, enhance your garden’s natural beauty, and contribute to a healthier environment. With the right plants, soil, and care, you can attract beneficial pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your yard. Here's how to get started with a focus on sustainable, eco-friendly choices featuring American Beauties Native Plants and Proven Winners.

Build a Bee House

Pollinators like native bees are essential to a thriving garden—and giving them a safe place to nest is one of the easiest and most impactful ways to support them. With habitat loss on the rise, especially for solitary bees like mason bees and leafcutter bees, building or installing a bee house offers a simple, hands-on way to make a difference.

Introducing Redwood Direct!

Introducing Redwood Nursery’s New Plant Pickup and Delivery Options! We’re proud to announce two new convenient ways to shop for your favorite plants and gardening products, making it easier than ever to bring beauty to your garden. Whether you're planning your next outdoor project or looking to give the gift of greenery, our new services are designed with you in mind.

Spring Planting Tips

Planting 13 Simple, Sweet, Spring Containers & 3 Invincibelle Ruby Hydrangeas!

Perennials to Plant Now

Brighten Your Garden with Blooms from Spring Through Fall If you’re looking to add long-lasting beauty to your garden, April is the perfect time to plant perennials that bloom from late spring through fall. These dependable, colorful plants not only enhance curb appeal but also support pollinators like bees and butterflies all season long.

New Planting Video

Planting a Spring Annual Display + Planting Hawthorn & Juniper Trees!

Pruning Tips & Container Ideas

Planting 4 Royal Frost Birch Trees, Pruning Hydrangeas & Roses + Sweet Spring Containers!

Fruit Trees 101

There’s nothing quite like picking fresh fruit from your own backyard! Whether you’re dreaming of apples, peaches, or cherries, planting a home orchard is a rewarding way to enjoy homegrown produce while enhancing your landscape.

We Plan, You Plant!

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your garden, and if you’re dreaming of a beautiful landscape but aren’t sure where to start, Redwood Nursery’s We Plan, You Plant program is here to help! This unique service provides you with a customized garden design and expert plant recommendations—so you can confidently bring your vision to life.

Small Space Pollinator Gardens

Want to support bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds but don’t have a big yard? No problem! Even a small space—like a patio, balcony, or tiny garden bed—can become a thriving pollinator haven.

Planting Annuals to Attract Pollinators!

Learn how to create a vibrant garden that attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds by planting specific annuals known to draw pollinators.

New Plants for the New Year!

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Plant a Pollinator!

BUDDLEIA PUGSTER `PINKER` Full-sized flowers on a dwarf plant! Meet Pugster Pinker™ butterfly bush – the newest member of a unique series that offers full-sized flowers on dwarf plants.

Plant a Pollinator!

ASCLEPIAS INCARNATA While this plant is an absolute must for attracting butterflies to the landscape, it is also a must for the beauty it adds to the garden. Upright growing with long, lance-like foliage, this Asclepias provides tall backing to any American Beauties garden while producing umbels of small, mauve-pink fragrant flowers from late June through July.

Plant a Pollinator!

SCABIOSA CAUCASICA `BUTTERFLY BLUE` Beautiful lavender-blue flowers adorn this plant in abundance, and bring butterflies by the boat-load. They persist all season, beginning in May and lasting through October.

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Espoma Plant Food Finder

Find the appropriate Espoma fertilizer for all of your favorite plants.

New USDA Growing Zone Map Explained

When planning your garden, understanding the USDA Hardiness Zone Map is as crucial as knowing your plants. This guide, a staple for gardeners and farmers, helps predict which plants will thrive in a particular location. Watch the video and read the post to learn more.

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Why do you love to garden?

We'd like to invite you to share your thoughts on what time in the garden means to you. Is it a time of quiet meditation to connect with nature? A place to express your creativity? Take the poll and let us know. You can also share your garden journey now at whyigrow.com. Complete a short questionnaire and we might post your story!

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