Butterfly & Hummingbird Blog

Not All Roses Are Created Equal - Here's the Rosy Rundown! (Pictured: Lemon Drift Rose) When it comes to roses, there's something for every garden style - whether you're going for drama, color, fragrance, or low maintenance charm. Let's break down the main types you'll see at our nursery: Hybrid Tea Roses: These are the classic roses - long stems, one big bloom per stem, perfect for cutting. Think Florist bouquets! They're elegant, upright, and known for their stunning shape and fragrance.  Grandifloral Roses: The bold middle child - a cross between hybrid teas and floribundas. They produce clusters of large blooms and grow tall like a rose bush with attitude. Perfect for statement hedges or back-of-the-border beauty. Drift Roses: Small but mighty! These are low-growing, spreading roses - amazing for edging, ground cover, and containers. Constant bloomers and super tough, they're like the easygoing cousin everyone loves. Climbing Roses: These are the romantics of the rose world. Give them a trellis or arbor and they'll put on a dreamy vertical show. They bloom in flushes and bring drama to fences, walls, and garden gates.  Knock Out Roses: The MVP of low maintenance roses! Knock Outs bloom like crazy with very little care. They're disease-resistant, fast-growing, and ideal for busy gardeners who want nonstop color without the fuss. Shrub Roses: These are the workhorses - big, bushy, and full of blooms. They come in all colors and bloom repeatedly through the season. Great for mass plantings, privacy, or mixed garden beds.

Bright color by day, magical glow by twilight Looking for a show-stopping annual that turns heads from morning till night? Meet the "Glow in the Dark" Petunia - a uniquely pigmented bloom that seems to shimmer in sunlight and glow in low light. Whether it's tucked into a basket, spilling from a planter, or lining a garden bed, this eye-catching plant adds instant drama and charm. Why It Stands Out: -Great for Evening Gardens: Their light color reflects moonlight, making them perfect for moon gardens or after-dark entertaining spaces. -Exclusive Appeal: These are hard to find - making them a great pick for gardeners wanting something no one else has. -Luminous Appearance: These unique blooms appear to softly glow under evening light, adding magical ambiance to nighttime gardens or patios. -Low Maintenance: Just plant, water, and enjoy - perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. -Twilight Pop: These flowers hold their bold tones even in dim lighting, giving that "glow" effect in evening gardens. -Pollinator Friendly: Loved by hummingbirds and butterflies! Easy Care Instruction - Full sun (at least 6 hours daily) for best color and growth. Keep soil consistently moist, especially in hanging baskets or full sun spots. Use a balanced fertilizer every few weeks to keep blooms coming strong. Deadheading not required but may encourage even more flowers.  Add a splash of magic to your containers, borders, or window boxes with this luminous beauty! Customers can't get enough of them - and we don't blame them! (All photos on our website are taken in-house at True Blue Nursery. For the Firefly Petunia, we enhanced the image slightly to better highlight its unique glow and vibrant deatailing under low light. This helps capture the plant's true visual appeal, especially its  features.)

The Buzz About Pollinators A thriving garden isn’t just about beautiful blooms—it’s about balance, biodiversity, and the essential role of pollinators. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds do more than add beauty; they’re vital for plant reproduction, ensuring a healthier, more productive garden. Without them, many fruits, vegetables, and flowers wouldn’t exist as we know them. By planting nectar-rich flowers like milkweed, salvia, and butterfly bush, you create a habitat that supports these beneficial creatures while boosting the health of your plants. Plus, a pollinator-friendly yard means fewer pesticides, richer soil, and a vibrant ecosystem right outside your door. Whether you want more flowers, a bountiful harvest, or simply a livelier outdoor space, inviting pollinators into your garden is a small change with big rewards. Come by today and check out our large selection of pollinator plants. (Pictured Red Dynamo Geranium)