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Avoid Overwatering: How much is too much?
As the temperature increases, we here at Weidner’s see more customers having trouble with finding the right balance of water, sun, and overall care for their plants. Most gardeners can tell when a plant needs water, but the symptoms of over watering can be harder to...
Tradewinds Hibiscus for Containers
There is no better way to give your yard a tropical feel than a bright, big-flowered hibiscus. Our crop of Tradewinds series hibiscus are compact and perfect for containers, but have just as many large bright blooms as the shrub varieties. Make sure to put them in a...
Lush Looking Succulent Container Gardens
Gone are the days when succulent gardening meant spiny cacti and minimal desert landscaping. With the right plant selection and combinations, succulents can provide a lush looking attractive addition to your garden. When planting succulent containers, the key...
Hawaiian Snowbush Are Ready
Our first crop of full size Hawaiian Snowbush, or Breynia nivosa, are ready for sale! With it's vibrant pink, green, and white foliage, they make a great container or landscape plant for a semi shaded area. Although they may defoliate in the winter, they grow fairly...
Colorful Plants for Hot Summer Weather
As summer continues, it can be hard to find flowering plants that thrive during hot, sunny days. The trick is to find plants native to tropical areas that don't mind the heat, and have fairly low water requirements once established. One of our favorites is the Bambino...
Tips and Tricks for Growing Begonias
Where To Grow Begonias Tuberous begonias grow best in cooler, shady areas. In Southern California that is our coastal areas, to about 15 miles inland. The further inland you go the more difficult it will be. However, we do have so many microclimate areas that this is...