Green Acres Garden Blog

Are you looking for low-maintenance plants that not only look beautiful but also support native pollinators? If so... look no further than these native stars of the golden state. Check out a few of our superstar natives below to incorporate with other waterwise plants for a garden of abundance.

Strawberries are delicious, very easy to grow, and a great plant for beginners and kids. Read on for information about some of the varieties we offer at the nursery, along with tips about planting and growing these crowd-pleasing edibles.

Did you know that 98% of all known insects are considered good bugs? Keep your garden in a healthy, beautiful balance by adding beneficial insects such as ladybugs, lacewings, praying mantids, or beneficial nematodes.

Are you looking for a beautiful heat-loving shrub that produces stunning blooms all summer long? If so, lantana might be your garden's next superstar. Their brightly colored pincushion flowers are irresistible to butterflies and hummingbirds. Choose from a variety of different colors. Read on for more information about the types of lantana and how to care for them.

We've just received fresh shipments of roses for the spring and summer gardening seasons. Plant this classic garden shrub for beautiful flowers, in many shapes, sizes, and fragrances. Choose from over 50 varieties of hybrid tea, grandiflora, floribunda, climbing roses and more. 

Stop in for more... Wild Boar! Wild Boar Farms is back again this year offering tomato varieties popular for their unique color combinations and outstanding flavor. Read on for some of the exotic tomato varieties our nurseries are offering this season, including a few favorites from last season—like 'Black Beauty' and 'Cosmic Eclipse'.

Healthy, living soil is the key to healthy plants. There are millions of bacteria, fungi and insects which live in the soil and influence its structure, texture and fertility. What you choose to amend and fertilize with has a big impact on the health of these organisms, and therefore, the health of your plants. Read on for tips about fertilizers, soil, and plant nutrients. 

Welcome spring with blooms that provide stunning color as accents or mass plantings. These evergreen shrubs prefer filtered shade to morning sun. Read our tips for planting and care to keep azaleas green and blooming.