Give your entry a welcoming, four-season makeover with a simple, high-impact mix: hydrangeas for blooms, birch for light, yews for structure, and ornamental grasses for movement. In this quick video, we walk through the layout, spacing, and layering to frame a front path that looks great now and only gets better with time. You’ll see […]
Refresh tired beds, add compost, swap out annuals Late summer’s blooms are fading, nights are cooling, and the first frosts aren’t far off. Now’s the time to reset beds, feed the soil, and swap heat-weary annuals for fresh fall color. A little work now sets you up for a longer, better-looking season—and a stronger spring. […]
Combine mums, ornamental peppers, and grasses for bold porch planters Cool nights, golden light, and a front step that’s begging for color—fall is the perfect moment to refresh your entry with statement containers. The secret? A simple trio: upright grasses for height, mums for saturated blooms, and ornamental peppers for glossy, jewel-toned fruit. With a […]
Tips to get bulbs in the ground now for a colorful spring—brought to you by Donaldson’s Greenhouse. Fall is the moment to plant hope. Tuck bulbs into cool soil now and, come spring, your beds and containers will pop with color. Whether you’re new to bulbs or a seasoned planter, Donaldson’s Greenhouse has the varieties, […]
Celebrate Summer’s Bounty with Donaldson’s Greenhouse There’s nothing quite like the joy of stepping into your own backyard and gathering fresh herbs, veggies, or berries for dinner. At Donaldson’s Greenhouse & Nursery, we love seeing our customers reap the rewards of their hard work in the garden — and July is prime time for harvest! […]
💜 From prepping the beds to setting each fragrant plant in place, this video gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re growing a stunning sea of lavender right here in Hackettstown. Stop by this summer to see (and smell!) the magic for yourself.
Donaldson’s Picks for Nonstop Garden Color Summer in New Jersey means long days, warm nights, and gardens bursting with life. At Donaldson’s Greenhouse & Nursery, we believe your landscape should be just as vibrant in August as it was in June. That’s why we’re spotlighting summer’s most reliable bloomers — plants that just don’t quit. […]
Simple Tips from Donaldson’s Greenhouse to Extend the Summer Show At Donaldson’s Greenhouse & Nursery, we want your summer garden to stay vibrant and full of color all season long. One of the easiest ways to keep your flowers blooming strong is by practicing a simple gardening technique: deadheading. What Is Deadheading? Deadheading is the […]
At Donaldson’s Greenhouse & Nursery, we love being your go-to source for everything green and growing. As June kicks into high gear, our team is hearing lots of questions from customers navigating the transition from spring to summer gardening. From watering woes to persistent pests, we’ve rounded up your top concerns this month and paired […]
Tips for a Thriving Summer Garden At Donaldson’s Greenhouse & Nursery, we know that June isn’t just the start of summer—it’s one of the best months to plant! Whether you’re filling beds with annual color, adding structure with shrubs, or tucking in a few last-minute veggies, the warmer weather and longer days give plants the […]