Annuals & Tropicals

Top Ten Annuals for Cut Flower Arrangements

Top Ten Annuals for Cut Flower Arrangements

August 11, 2025

Sandy has been creating fresh cut flower arrangements for decades. Here she shares her favorite annuals to plant and then bring the beauty indoors. You'll learn best practices on cutting & care too.

The Garden Scoop - It's been a HOT one!

The Garden Scoop - It's been a HOT one!

June 25, 2025

Like 7 inches from the midday sun! (nod to Santana) Not only do WE feel it, but our plants do to. And not all of them are fans. While most of our tropical plants look good, they also cry out for water… just not soggy feet.

Pet Safe Perennials, Annuals & Houseplants

Pet Safe Perennials, Annuals & Houseplants

June 18, 2025

No need to compromise your furry friends' health for a beautiful garden! Check out our list of pet-safe perennials, annuals, and houseplants. 

Tuesday Toolkit: Maintaining Baskets & Planters

Tuesday Toolkit: Maintaining Baskets & Planters

May 20, 2025
Welcome to your Tuesday Toolkit from Gertens a weekly dose of deep-dive garden inspiration, tips, and creative ideas to elevate every corner of your landscape & home. THIS WEEK: How to Maintain Hanging Baskets & Planters (and extend your blooms)!
The Garden Scoop - Keyhole Gardening

The Garden Scoop - Keyhole Gardening

April 2, 2025

Something old is new again. Keyhole Gardening has (re)gained popularity. It originated in Africa out of necessity. Creating an organic recycling tank in the center of a garden to help grow vegetables in dry, rocky soils. 

The Garden Scoop - Pots for Pollinators

The Garden Scoop - Pots for Pollinators

March 20, 2025

Pots for Pollinators! That reads like a poster. It really should be on t-shirts too. Soon garden centers will be filling up with all sorts of amazing annual flowers. I had a chance to go on a Nursery Tour at Gertens and I can assure you they’ve got it growing on!

How to Air Dry Flowers

How to Air Dry Flowers

February 24, 2025

Preserve the beauty of your blooms! Drying flowers is easier than you think, just follow these simple steps to enjoy everlasting floral decor.

The Garden Scoop - 2025 AAS Annuals winners

The Garden Scoop - 2025 AAS Annuals winners

January 7, 2025

Oh boy, All America Selections has chosen their winners in an array of categories but today, we're celebrating a few of their chosen Annuals. And, WOW, they are amazing. The 'Scoop gives some background on AAS and shares photos of these annuals along with a little story about a wild "pet" rabbit... 

Top Ten Tomato Problems & How to Solve Them

Top Ten Tomato Problems & How to Solve Them

August 21, 2024

There’s nothing like a home-grown tomato! Pick it, pop it in your mouth and savor that fresh flavor. Our Minnesota climate makes it a bit more challenging, but we don’t give up and that’s why, every year, we receive a lot of questions that start with, “What’s wrong with my tomatoes?”

Top Ten Annuals Care Guide

Top Ten Annuals Care Guide

August 9, 2024

Joanne is one of Gertens seasoned Annual House experts & here she shares her top ten list to help maintain your annual flowers through the season!

VIDEO: Caring for Valentine's Day Flowers | Garden Guy Dale

VIDEO: Caring for Valentine's Day Flowers | Garden Guy Dale

February 14, 2024

Garden Guy Dale shares tips for caring for Valentine's Day flowers.

April 27, 2021

Tips on Growing Annuals in Shade

If you have a yard without a lot of sun it can be hard to find plants that will give you color all summer long, but there are options! Gertens has a wide variety of annuals that prefer the shade. 

When to Plant Summer Flowering Bulbs

When to Plant Summer Flowering Bulbs

April 14, 2021

The experts at Gertens are ready to help with planting your summer bulbs! Get all the tips here!

Deer and Rabbit Resistant Plants

Deer and Rabbit Resistant Plants

January 13, 2021

Deer and rabbits are lovely animals to gaze at from afar but not so lovely as they graze at your garden buffet. Gertens Experts provide a list of plants that they are less likely to eat!

Colorful Fall Annuals

Colorful Fall Annuals

December 20, 2020

With fall comes a facelift for your gardens. The summer annuals are spent, it’s time to add some color to compliment those rich fall hues of orange, red, purple and gold. Gertens offers plenty of different selections to choose from.

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