Every garden has its stars, and this week, we’re highlighting the MVPs (Most Valuable Plants) that bring beauty and charm to any space. From award-winning roses and cottage garden inspiration to plants that sparkle like jewels, discover ideas to help your garden stand out. Plus, tips for starting seeds, recovering from winter damage, and discovering plants that will make your garden shimmer. Let’s dig in!
Meet the MVPs of Your Garden
(Most Valuable Plants)
Looking to add a guaranteed winner to your garden, home, or landscape? This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the National Plant of the Year awards from Proven Winners. These top-tier selections include stunning annuals, perennials, flowering shrubs, houseplants, and even trees—each one a true MVP (Most Valuable Plant) in its category! Pictured: Scentara® Double Blue lilac, Reminiscent® Coral rose, Supertunia Mini Vista® Yellow petunia.
Is a Rose Garden in Your Plans?
Ahhhh, the smell of roses in the summertime—definitely something to look forward to! With bare-root roses starting to show up in garden centers, now's the time to get your rose garden plans dialed in. Whether you’re dreaming of adding a single rose bush, creating a formal design with arbors and pathways, or designing a simple border filled with fragrant blooms, find ideas, tips, and inspiration to bring your vision to life—including what to plant with your roses.
Many annuals, perennials, and vegetables can be grown easily from seed, and some heirloom varieties can only be grown this way. But, if you're not sure how or what you'll need to get "growing," we've got you covered. Learn how to plant seeds and care for seedlings, and you'll be on your way to growing your very own veggies, herbs, and flowers.
Got snow and want to try an alternative method of starting seeds? See how to start them outside in the snow with your own DIY mini greenhouses.
Spring is almost here—time to start your indoor seeds! This week, stock up and save 20% on Proven Harvest seeds, known for their bold flavors, strong disease resistance, and bountiful harvests.
From high-yield tomatoes and peppers to tasty basil and juicy berries, the Proven Harvest collection makes growing your own food easy!
Plan a Space Full of Color and Charm:
Tips from a Picture-Perfect Garden
Dreaming of a garden straight out of a painting? Sea Cliff Gardens Bed & Breakfast in Port Angeles, WA, is just that—a magical blend of roses, rhododendrons, vibrant perennials, and even a fairy garden. With over 10,000 plants, this English-inspired garden is a symphony of color, texture, and year-round beauty. Whether you're planning a rose-filled retreat or a mixed-border cottage garden, get tips, insights, and ideas to guide your own garden plans, no matter the size or style.
New Plant of the Week:
Bejeweled™ 'Rose Rhinestones'
Best believe this plant can make the whole garden shimmer! New for 2025, Bejeweled 'Rose Rhinestones' has deep rose-pink tubular flowers that sparkle like diamonds in your eyes. This long-blooming perennial steals the spotlight in any sunny garden, and is a favorite of hummingbirds and bees. Native to the Southwest, this heat-tolerant plant grows 14 to 16 inches tall and up to 24 inches wide.
Order online now for spring delivery or check with your local independent garden center!
Winter Garden Damage? Now What?
Did your garden suffer damage from the recent winter storms? If so, Proven Winners offers some advice on what to do (and what not to do) to help your plants recover.
So many of you enjoyed our 2025 Trends in Garden Design article, and it was fun to see Steph Green of Contained Creations take a few of those trends, plus others, and put a container gardening spin on them. See what she has to say in her blog, "Top 10 Container Gardening Trends to Try in 2025" Be sure to follow Steph for more container garden ideas & inspiration!
Happy gardening!
—Linda
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