Check out this video for a full seasonal refresh, starting indoors with the repotting of several favorite houseplants and ending outside with important garden prep. You will see practical, real life tips for repotting plants like Kalanchoes, Anthuriums, and Peperomias, including how to choose the right size pots and why regular potting soil can work […]
Plan Ahead for a Thoughtful, Well Designed Landscape When winter settles into Hackettstown and outdoor gardens go quiet, many homeowners assume landscaping has to wait until spring. In reality, winter is one of the best times to work with a garden designer. Early planning allows you to make thoughtful decisions, avoid rushed choices, and create […]
Check out this video for a cozy little jump-start to the 2026 garden season. The host kicks things off by planting cold-tolerant favorites like True Blue pansies and Lemon Chiffon violas, sharing her full seed-starting setup from soil prep to paper pots and grow lights. She walks through timing tips for spring blooms, shows how […]
Winter in Hackettstown has its own quiet beauty, but once the garden beds are tucked in and daylight fades early, many homes start to feel a little bare. The good news is that winter is actually a wonderful time to enjoy houseplants. Many popular varieties don’t just survive the season, they thrive in it, even […]
Start the Season with Realistic Habits for Long Term Success A new year often brings fresh inspiration, and for many gardeners in Hackettstown and throughout northern New Jersey, winter is the perfect time to rethink outdoor spaces and set realistic goals for the season ahead. Instead of focusing on big overhauls, more homeowners are choosing […]
Build Stronger Plants from the Ground Up Healthy gardens always begin below the surface. Whether you are growing flowers, vegetables, shrubs, or trees in Hackettstown or throughout northern New Jersey, soil health plays a major role in how well plants grow and thrive. Improving soil structure is one of the simplest ways to support stronger […]
Fresh Flavor and Greenery for Your Kitchen All Season Winter does not have to mean the end of gardening. Many homeowners across Hackettstown and northern New Jersey are bringing their growing indoors by creating small herb gardens that thrive through the colder months. Growing herbs inside adds fresh flavor to meals while keeping living spaces […]
f you garden in northwest New Jersey, you already know the truth about deer. They’re beautiful, persistent, and completely unimpressed by how much time you spent planning your landscape. Winter is the perfect season to step back, take notes, and start thinking about smarter plant choices for next year—especially when it comes to reducing deer […]
Winter is the perfect time to slow down, dream a little, and start imagining what next season’s containers might look like. While outdoor pots are resting under frost and snow, planning ahead gives you the freedom to experiment with color, texture, and combinations you may not have tried before. A little winter inspiration now can […]
The holidays are here, and this year Donaldson’s Greenhouse & Nursery is celebrating in a brand-new way! Join us for Holiday Weekends — a month-long celebration filled with cheer, cozy treats, and festive fun for the whole family. Starting Saturday, November 29th, our greenhouses will transform into a winter wonderland. Sip warm cider, enjoy hot […]