Roots & Blooms Learning Library
From the plant-curious and those just starting their gardening adventures… To those of you with seasons of experience under your trowel… You’ll find a wealth of inspiration, information, and guides to help you on your journey to successfully care for and grow your gardens. Happy learning!
Camellias For Fall, Winter, and Spring Blooms
Bring color to your Western North Carolina garden with camellias! Discover beautiful varieties, bloom times, planting tips, and staff favorites.
Conifers Bring Year-Round Color, Character, and Structure to Your Garden
Discover the beauty and versatility of conifers, from colorful dwarf varieties and container plants to striking specimens and privacy screens for WNC gardens.
Why You Should Plant Mountain Laurel
Known for its eye-catching blooms in late spring to early summer, mountain laurel produces clusters of intricate, cup-shaped flowers in shades of white, pink, rose, and deep red. Its leathery, glossy green leaves provide structure and beauty year-round.
Peonies: A Growing Guide Plus A Few of Our Favorites
Peonies are swoon-worthy with over-sized, fragrant, ridiculously showy blooms that every garden needs. Yes, their bloom time is short, and yes, they take up room in the garden, but they deserve every inch of that real estate for blooming those luscious blooms that make gorgeous cut flowers ...
Japanese Maples for Asheville Gardens: Beauty, Color, and Timeless Style
Discover why Japanese maples are one of the most beautiful additions to outdoor spaces in Asheville and Western North Carolina. Learn about varieties, care tips, and our curated collection.
Five Easy Pollinator-Loving Plants to Grow from Seed
Here's how to build a vibrant pollinator garden that supports your local ecosystem and brings color, movement, and life to your landscape. And it can all start with these five easy pollinator plants from seed!
Pruning Roses In Western North Carolina
While roses may have a reputation for being high-maintenance, with a little know-how, they can be a beautiful, low-fuss part of your Western North Carolina garden. One of the best things you can do for your roses? Prune them. And no, it doesn’t have to be scary. We'll show you how.
Do You Know the Holiday Story Poinsettias Tell?
Poinsettias are holiday season staples. Discover more about the holiday story they tell, how to care for them (plus getting them to rebloom!), and creative decorating ideas that make this tropical plant a wintertime favorite.
Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Pumpkins
Is it pumpkin time yet? Get ready for carving, painting, stacking, cooking and eating pumpkins... Grow your own (they're easy!) and they do so much to help us enjoy the season. See how to plant pumpkin seeds, grow them, harvest them, and enjoy them!
Five Easy-to-Grow Orchids That’ll Bloom for You Again and Again
While their graceful blooms might seem like they belong in a hothouse jungle, many orchids are well-suited to life on a sunny windowsill right here in Western North Carolina. And once you understand a little bit about how orchids grow and what they like, you’ll be well on your way to keeping ...
Brighten Your Winter Days With Paperwhites and Amaryllis
No green thumb required. No digging in the cold. Just a cozy window, a few simple steps, and a little patience. Whether you're looking to add some festive flair to your home, create heartfelt handmade gifts, or simply watch something grow during the darker days, forcing paperwhites and ...
Rhododendrons: Why You Should Add Them to Your Landscape
Rhododendrons have earned their place in our WNC gardens! Besides being native to our beloved mountains, they're pretty much indestructible and beautiful. When a plant is tried and true and beautiful, it's worth considering for your landscape!
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