While some enjoy the crisp and cool weather of autumn and winter, others can sometimes struggle with the lack of greenery after the leaves fall. Houseplants are a great way to incorporate something growing back into your home all year and can be not only rewarding, but really warm up the interior of your home! Read on for eight beginner-friendly options!

We have met our fair share of Japanese maple lovers, collectors, and aficionados, we’re a couple of them ourselves! These gorgeous trees have become a staple in gardens across the globe, appreciated for their unmatched color and graceful form. If there ever were some facts we’re sure even the most obsessed wouldn’t know, these five would be it. Test your knowledge and learn something new! (And then come on down to the garden center to see if we have a Japanese maple that’s right for you!)

As our weather cools down and our beloved gardens begin to snuggle in for fall and winter, now is a great time to set the stage for a successful growing season next year! Here are five chores you can get going on to set yourself up for an easier spring. 

Ready to grow your own apple trees and provide tastier, superior apples for yourself and your family? Tired of the store-bought bags that have probably been sitting in cold storage for 18 months? Do you crave to recreate the crisp crunch of apples found at your favorite apple-picking farm from the comfort of your backyard? Then it sounds like you’re ready to plant an apple tree (or two!). Read on for a short and sweet crash-course on how you can successfully grow and care for your very own apple trees. 

Are your summer blooms looking worn out and tired? Did they get chewed on by something or bit by the cooler temperatures? Now is a great time to refresh your container plantings and pot something gorgeous up for fall—but where to start? Read on for some of our favorite, fool-proof design combinations that will make your garden or porch stun this autumn! 

With cooler weather on the horizon, we will no doubt be seeing some color change—and not only will our mountains come alive with brilliant reds and golden oranges, but you may find yourself slowing down as you drive down your road...Wait? What’s that plant in your neighbor's yard? At the garden center, we certainly get our fair share of questions regarding some of the most standout shrubs and trees in our region (plus, we usually carry them!), but if you read on you might find some new additions to incorporate some fantastic color to your garden this autumn! 

Ever heard that fall is the ideal time for planting in North Carolina? Maybe you’ve been walking around our garden center and heard one of our top-notch employees explaining its benefits, or maybe a friend with a green thumb told you once. And it may sound strange at first given most think of fall as a time when plants begin to ready themselves for winter, but that is one of the exact reasons why it's the best time! Keep reading for more reasons and maybe you’ll consider incorporating some new plantings into your fall activities this year. 

Mums—a beloved fall staple that many have been quick to pass off as a lovely annual. But did you know the variety of mums we carry here at Grass Root Garden Co. are actually hardy mums? With some special care and attention, your mums could come back year after year! Check out our blog post for our tips and tricks!