March 30, 2012 – Many people walk into a garden center with glorious plans for a container garden, only to be completely overwhelmed by rows and rows of plants. So they buy a bunch of varieties they like and cram them in a pot, only to be discouraged when those selections die, grow out of proportion or end up sporting color combos that just don’t work.

Feb. 10, 2012 –With Valentine’s Day an arrow shot away, thoughts turn to what to get your loved one. While fresh-cut roses and chocolate bon bons certainly top the list as go-to gifts –– Tesselaar Plants suggests you give that special garden lover in your life an edible rose for the garden.

Nov. 4, 2011 – Forget all those doomsday predictions about 2012. From the garden world’s perspective, life will continue to be good – with gardeners saving themselves water, hassles and misspent money. At least that’s according to several savvy garden experts and a leading garden trends survey.

Water-wise plants, products

July 25, 2011 – Do deer think your garden is their personal salad bar? Do you have a slope so steep and dry, the plants fry in the sun and wash out in the rain? Are you big on gardening but small on space?

No matter your landscape or gardening challenge, there’s a plant that can help. And here are just a few from Tesselaar: